White House Afraid To Replace HHS Secretary Because He’s Hispanic
The White House wants to replace Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra over his poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic but is afraid of political and racial backlash, according to the Washington Post.
Senior Biden administration officials are blaming Becerra and other health officials for providing “confusing and sometimes conflicting messages,” particularly on COVID-19 booster shots and quarantine guidelines. Becerra’s “low profile,” especially in light of official statements that have “blindsided the president and bewildered the public,” is “confounding,” the Post reported based on interviews with 28 officials and advisers.
Removing the health secretary, however, would jeopardize President Joe Biden’s relationship with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and other Hispanic groups, the officials say.- READ MORE
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