Xavier Becerra faces health insurance scrutiny in California governor race
The former US health secretary is campaigning for governor while Republicans link his record to rising uninsured numbers under Donald Trump.
Xavier Becerra, the former US health secretary, is confronting questions about health coverage as he runs for governor of California. The issue has become part of the campaign as he seeks to move from Washington to Sacramento.
During Becerra’s time at the federal health department, the uninsured rate in the United States fell to a record low, according to NPR. His campaign now faces criticism from Republicans who say the picture has changed under President Donald Trump.
NPR reported that Trump administration actions have pushed more people off health insurance, creating a new political problem for Becerra as he presents himself as a candidate with experience on health policy. The debate has sharpened as California voters prepare for the governor’s race.
Becerra served as health secretary under President Joe Biden and previously held senior roles in California politics, giving him a long record on the issue. The contest is unfolding against a broader national argument over access to coverage and the cost of care.
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