Xavier Becerra served as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services under Joe Biden. Prior to that, he was the attorney general for the state of California, where he is now running for the Democrat nomination for governor.
Becerra has been polling well with Democrats, but an interview he just did with KTLA News in California was so bad that it could derail his campaign. It was really that embarrassing and cringeworthy.
This interview was also an excellent reminder that Democrats are not used to dealing with hostile media. They’re accustomed to journalists setting them up with easy questions and teeing up attacks on their opponents, usually Republicans.
Democratic candidate for California governor Xavier Becerra is drawing criticism for a sit-down interview with local media in which he voiced expectations for a “profile” and not a “gotcha” interview.
“By the way, this is a profile piece — this is not a gotcha piece, right?” Becerra asked.
When the reporter indicated Becerra would face at least some challenging inquiries, Becerra doubled down.
“The way I describe a profile is: You talk about all the things that I’ve done, things that I want to do, along with some tough questions. But not only tough questions,” Becerra said.
The moment highlights rising tensions amid a crowded field to replace outgoing California Gov. Gavin Newsom — as well as Becerra’s readiness to defend his image in the final stretches of California’s open primary, where only the top two candidates will advance to the general election.
Everyone’s been wondering whether Xavier Becerra can withstand scrutiny.
Take a look at this interview clip and judge for yourself.pic.twitter.com/7hCxvV7AOz
Source: The Gateway Pundit
