Michael LaRosa, former press secretary to First Lady Jill Biden, is pulling back the curtain on the Biden White House—and what he describes isn’t flattering. In a candid interview, LaRosa blasted his former employer for being “allergic to transparency,” accusing the East Wing and broader administration of routinely stonewalling even the most basic inquiries.
LaRosa, who once acted as the public voice of the First Lady, didn’t mince words. He described a culture of secrecy and paranoia, where even minor incidents—like dog bites and family squabbles—were treated like classified material. “If they’re this evasive on small stuff,” LaRosa warned, “imagine what’s happening with the big stuff.”
His remarks add fuel to growing concerns about the Biden administration’s lack of openness, particularly in the wake of controversies surrounding President Biden’s health, backroom dealings, and the management of key policy issues. LaRosa suggested the administration’s instinct is to withhold, deflect, and cover rather than confront problems with honesty and clarity.
The former aide’s criticism is especially noteworthy given his past loyalty to the Bidens. He once defended the First Lady against attacks and carefully curated her public image. Now, he says the culture within the East Wing has become insular and defensive—more concerned with optics than honesty.
LaRosa’s explosive comments arrive at a time when the White House is already under fire for its selective press access, limited briefings, and heavily scripted appearances. Transparency watchdogs and even some members of the media have echoed his frustrations, pointing to the administration’s habitual refusal to answer tough questions or offer unsanitized updates.
For a presidency that once promised to “restore trust,” LaRosa’s revelations paint a very different picture. His parting shot? A warning that unless the White House starts telling the truth—even about the little things—it risks losing credibility altogether. “The truth always comes out,” he said. “It’s just a matter of how ugly it looks when it does.”
“ALLERGIC TO TRANSPARENCY”: Jill Biden’s former press secretary slams the Biden administration for its lack of openness pic.twitter.com/SthIfnW9k1
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