Overview

• Xavier Becerra, currently serving as the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, is considering a gubernatorial run in California for 2026.
• Becerra has spent over $130,000 on campaign consultants, signaling serious preparations for his political future.
• Critics within the Biden administration have questioned Becerra's effectiveness, particularly during the COVID-19 response and U.S. border crisis.
• Becerra's campaign activities while in office have raised concerns about potential violations of the Hatch Act, which restricts political activities by government officials.
• Despite the controversies, Becerra has expressed a strong desire to return to a leadership role where he can operate more independently.