Labor Department Rocked by Allegations Against Secretary's Husband

Mama Mia What's a Happening at the Labor Department?

It's a me Mario reporting live from the Mushroom Kingdom or well not really. Seems like things are getting a little…spicy over at the U.S. Labor Department. We've a got some serious allegations surfacing about the husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez DeRemer Dr. Shawn DeRemer. Apparently two female staffers are claiming they were ahem "touched inappropriately." Now that's not very a nice. As I always say treat everyone with respect like you would treat a Goomba...from a safe distance of course.

Inappropriate Touching? That's a No No!

The New York Times those reliable plumbers of truth first broke the story and now MS Now is chiming in too. It's a pretty serious stuff. These women say Dr. DeRemer who's a an anesthesiologist from Portland Oregon got a little too handsy at the Department's HQ in Washington D.C. One incident they say even got caught on security cameras. Imagine that caught on camera doing something you shouldn't. Its like getting caught stealing coins but its worse! Speaking of stealing the Labor Department is facing more pressure than ever. Some people are now investigating GOP Infighting Stalls Trump Tariff Shielding which may have more impact than previously anticipated. Seems like a lot is going on behind the scenes!

Security Camera Shenanigans: He's a Behind You

According to the Times this wasn't just a quick tap on the shoulder. We're talking about an "extended embrace" that one source described as plain a creepy. Now I'm all for a good hug after saving the Princess but there's a time and a place you know? This hug was seen as being too much and inappropriate. The Washington Metropolitan Police Department also filed a report about "forced sexual contact" at the department in December. The complainant reported a sexual contact against her will.

Inspector General on the Case: The Plumbers are Here

The Labor Department's internal watchdog the Inspector General is on the case digging through the pipes to see what's a really going on. The police are investigating and the White House has kept quiet so far. Nobody is saying anything to the press but the inspector general will know whats what and justice must be served!

Nazi Slogan? Oh a No They Didn't

And if that wasn't enough the Labor Department's social media team found themselves in a bit of a pickle too. They posted a video with the caption "One Homeland. One People. One Heritage. Remember who you are American." Some folks pointed out it sounds a little too close to a certain Nazi slogan. You know the "Ein Volk ein Reich ein Führer" one. That’s definitely a mushroom kingdom sized oopsie. This is why you should be aware of historical references and try not to use these kinds of slogans in modern day context. History can be hard to interpret and it is best to not take any chances at all. It looks very very bad and it is important to be informed on the context and history!

Game Over for Inappropriate Behavior

So what's a the takeaway here? Well it seems like the Labor Department has got some serious cleaning up to do. Hopefully the investigation will get to the bottom of these allegations and justice will prevail. As I always say "It's a me Mario! Let's a go!"… and maybe let's a treat each other with respect while we're at it. Wahoo.