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Trump Considers Firing Commerce and Labor Secretaries

4/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump may fire Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, according to sources familiar with his thinking.
The White House publicly supports both officials, while insiders say Lutnick is in a precarious position.
No final decisions have been made regarding Lutnick or Chavez-DeRemer, and potential replacements remain unclear.

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U.S. President Donald Trump may fire Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, according to sources familiar with his thinking.
The White House publicly supports both officials, while insiders say Lutnick is in a precarious position.
No final decisions have been made regarding Lutnick or Chavez-DeRemer, and potential replacements remain unclear.