Embarrassing Interview for Xavier Becerra
Xavier Becerra, a former member of the Biden Cabinet and a candidate for governor of California, experienced a rather embarrassing moment during a recent interview with a local news station that caught the eye of one of his critics from within the Democratic Party.
In his interview with KTLA, Becerra started off by questioning reporters about the nature of their inquiries, insisting they limit their “difficult questions.” Subsequently, he offered a series of confusing responses to their questions. It was a challenging interaction, but arguably fair.
On the sidelines, Susan Rice, who held positions as national security adviser under President Obama and director of the Domestic Policy Council under Biden, seemed to be quietly observing the situation on social media. (Related: Democratic gubernatorial candidate begins interview with strange request)
Rice shared a tweet from journalist John Ralston, claiming, “I’ve seen many TV interviews, and this one is among the most pitiful.”
Axios previously reported that Susan Rice labeled Xavier Becerra a “slut” and handed Alejandro Mayorkas a note saying “please don’t save him” during a challenging cabinet meeting for Becerra.
https://t.co/bMNMgIW6Er— Josh Barro (@jbarro) May 13, 2026
Rice’s subtle criticism seemed to be milder compared to her past comments about Becerra during their time in the Biden administration.
Axios reported that in early 2024, Rice privately referred to Becerra as a “shithole.” During a meeting where President Biden criticized Becerra’s management of migrant shelters, Rice allegedly slipped a memo to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, which read, “Please do not save him.”
Becerra’s management of missing migrant children processed under the Biden administration came up in a California gubernatorial debate earlier this month. His response, however, was to attribute the issue to the “MAGA buzz.”
If his recent debate performance and Tuesday’s peculiar interview request are any indication, it appears Susan Rice has a point. He may not be quite ready for the challenge of leading California, the most populous state in the country.
