Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Xavier Becerra
A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Xavier Becerra.
Xavier Becerra is an American attorney and politician. He served as the 25th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services from March 2021 to January 2025. Prior to this role, Becerra was the Attorney General of California from January 2017 until March 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
February 2024: Becerra Considers Run for Governor
In February 2024, Politico reported that Xavier Becerra was considering running for governor of California in the 2026 election and that he or affiliated individuals had approached a political consulting firm, potentially violating the Hatch Act.
2024: Criticism for Suspected Campaign Finance Violations
In 2024, Xavier Becerra faced criticism for paying $10,000 a month for campaign reporting from a dormant state account, a possible Hatch Act violation. He claimed the expenditures were for account maintenance, but political experts deemed this a very high cost.
2025: Reported Scheme of Misappropriated Campaign Funds
In 2025, Politico reported a scheme where Xavier Becerra's aides siphoned $225,000 from his campaign accounts over two years. Although Becerra was not directly accused, he faced scrutiny for not knowing about the situation until federal investigators intervened.
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