Marcia Fudge Resigns as HUD Secretary
Citing family concerns, Marcia Fudge steps down, marking only the second Cabinet departure under Biden.
- Marcia Fudge announced her resignation from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, effective March 22, due to family concerns.
- Her departure is seen as a blow to the White House's plan to maintain a stable Cabinet through the November election.
- Adrianne Todman, the deputy housing secretary, will serve as acting secretary following Fudge's departure.
- President Biden praised Fudge's 'transformational leadership,' highlighting her efforts to lower housing costs and increase housing supply.
- Fudge's tenure at HUD was marked by efforts to combat racial discrimination in housing and support affordable housing initiatives.