Xavier Becerra was nominated by President Joe Biden to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, but some have expressed concern about his experience and his stance on a Medicare for all system.

Senator Roger Wicker said Becerra is the wrong choice. “Mr. Becerra lacks the health care experience necessary to address the COVID-19 pandemic, and his record has proven he would seek to replace private health insurance, embrace radical policies on immigration, undermine pro-life protections, and damage religious liberty. In my view, he would sow further division at a time when our country needs a unifying presence in such a key position of influence.”

Congressman Steven Palazzo said, “President Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services lacks healthcare experience, thinks Medicare-for-all should replace private health insurance, and holds radical positions on abortion, religious liberty, and immigration. He should not be rewarded with the top seat at our nation’s health department. I joined many of my colleagues in requesting President Biden withdraw his nomination of Xavier Becerra.”