Staff Reports
President Joe Biden’s administration could soon be missing a very important member of its team. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is thinking about running for governor in California. This is where he used to work as the state’s attorney general.
Becerra weighs exit from Biden administration for California gubernatorial bid https://t.co/6h6l9de4gK via @politico
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It has been reported that Becerra has been talking with Democratic officials and other important people about the possibility of leaving the Biden administration after the election. This might happen even if Biden doesn’t win the next election. The race for governor in California will take place in November of 2026.
Sources say that discussions about Becerra’s ambitions have become more serious in the recent weeks. Becerra has set aside $1.55 million for a campaign that could help him in the gubernatorial race in 2026.
During an event in San Francisco discussing healthcare, Becerra mentioned how much he misses California. He even hinted about returning to California as the governor when someone from the audience shouted those words to him.
When asked directly about his plans, Becerra did not give a clear answer. He mentioned that he has to focus on his job as the Health and Human Services Secretary. Despite some challenges in his role regarding handling illegal migrant children at the border, he has been working closely with the president on healthcare matters.
The writer believes that Becerra running for governor in California could hurt the Biden administration. It is important for cabinet members to stay focused on their roles and not get distracted by political ambitions. Migrating migrant children is a national crisis that deserves the full attention of the Health and Human Services Secretary.
