Xavier Becerra faces scrutiny over missing migrant children scandal

8 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 27

More than 85,000 unaccompanied minors became untraceable by federal officials during Becerra’s tenure as HHS Secretary, with gaps in sponsor screening and follow-up documented by the HHS Inspector General.
Becerra, now running for California governor, defends his record, arguing children were placed with vetted sponsors and that HHS’s legal authority ends after placement, while critics cite removed safeguards and incomplete congressional responses.
The scandal, highlighted by watchdog reports and congressional hearings, continues to impact Becerra’s campaign, fueling bipartisan criticism and raising concerns about child safety and government accountability in handling migrant minors.

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