Lori Chavez-DeRemer Under Fire | Portland News

A damning new report paints a bleak picture of former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure, labeling the workplace “toxic, intimidating, and humiliating” while detailing serious policy violations—including an alleged inappropriate relationship with a security staffer, mixing personal and official travel, alcohol policy breaches, staff misusing for personal errands, and unreported gifts. The investigation also reveals senior staff allegedly berated employees publicly and made hiring decisions based on appearance. One explosive allegation: a personal trip to Oregon where she reportedly visited a strip club and had her driver pay a performer. Based on 50+ interviews and hundreds of documents—including video evidence—the report offers a sweeping look at misconduct during her leadership. Chavez-DeRemer stepped down earlier this year and has yet to respond. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2ee4c8a2a49200b