In a move that has stirred outrage, the Biden administration held its first cabinet meeting in almost a year on Friday, only for President Joe Biden to pass the responsibility to his wife, Jill Biden. The decision comes at a time when the U.S. faces significant challenges, both internationally and domestically, leaving many questioning the administration’s priorities.
Jill Biden’s role at the cabinet meeting, where she discussed women’s health research, drew swift backlash. While her involvement was introduced by President Biden as a reflection of the issue’s importance, critics argue that the long-overdue meeting should have been used to address more pressing concerns with top officials—not an unelected spouse.
Former Fox News host Andrea Tantaros expressed alarm over the situation, stating, “It’s been nearly a year since the last Cabinet meeting, and now Jill Biden is leading it? She doesn’t hold a security clearance, and yet she’s given the floor at the first meeting in months?”
Conservative commentator Vivek Ramaswamy added to the criticism, saying, “Not one person voted for Jill Biden. And yet, she’s overseeing the first Cabinet meeting in a year. What does that say about the administration’s competence?”
Media critics also weighed in on the unusual situation. Joe Concha, a media analyst, noted that if this had been Melania Trump, the media’s reaction would have been dramatically different. “MSNBC would be having a meltdown if Melania Trump led a Cabinet meeting. But Jill Biden? It’s crickets from the mainstream press.”
With the world watching, many wonder why it took so long for the administration to hold a meeting and why it was Jill Biden who led the conversation, instead of focusing on more critical national security issues or addressing key economic challenges.
