Susan Rice, President Joe Biden’s domestic policy adviser for the past two-plus years, is stepping down, Biden said Monday.
What You Need To Know
- Susan Rice, President Joe Biden’s domestic policy adviser for the past two-plus years, is stepping down, Biden said Monday
- In a statement, Biden credited Rice, 58, for helping to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, develop a national mental health strategy, give Medicare the ability to negotiate lower drug prices and cap the price of insulin at $35 for Medicare recipients
- He also praised her efforts on gun violence, police reform, student loan debt, hunger, immigration and more
- Neither Rice nor Biden gave a reason for her departure
A national security adviser and ambassador to the United Nations under former President Barack Obama, Rice was a surprise pick to head Biden’s domestic policy team.
In a statement, Biden credited Rice, 58, for helping to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, develop a national mental health strategy, give Medicare the ability to negotiate lower drug prices and cap the price of insulin at $35 for Medicare recipients.
He also praised her efforts on gun violence, police reform, student loan debt, hunger, immigration and more.
There “is no one more capable, and more determined to get important things done for the American people than Susan Rice,” Biden said.
“As the only person to serve as both National Security Advisor and Domestic Policy Advisor, Susan’s record of public service makes history,” the president added. “But what sets her apart as a leader and colleague is the seriousness with which she takes her role and the urgency and tenacity she brings, her bias towards action and results, and the integrity, humility and humor with which she does this work.”
Rice said in a tweet that she is “deeply grateful” to Biden “for trusting and empowering” her to serve as his domestic policy adviser, adding that she loves the teams at the White House and its Domestic Policy Council.
Neither Rice nor Biden gave a reason for her departure.
The White House did not immediately respond to questions from Spectrum News seeking more information about Rice’s resignation.
Her last day will be May 26, The Associated Press reported.
