Marcia L. Fudge, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, announced her resignation after three years in the position, shocking many in Washington. Fudge, a longtime congresswoman from Ohio, stated that she wanted to devote more time to caring for her 92-year-old mother.
Her departure comes as a surprise, as the White House had aimed to keep President Biden’s cabinet and senior team intact through the November election. Despite this, President Biden praised Fudge for her leadership in lowering housing costs, increasing supply, assisting first-time home buyers, and working to reduce the cost of renting.
Fudge’s resignation marks only the second departure of the original 15 cabinet members designated by law under President Biden, matching the lowest turnover rate in modern times. Marty Walsh, Biden’s labor secretary, resigned a year ago, making Fudge the second cabinet member to leave during Biden’s presidency.
Fudge’s replacement will have big shoes to fill as she leaves behind a legacy of dedication and hard work in improving housing affordability and accessibility. The news of her resignation has left many wondering about the future direction of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under new leadership.
As Fudge prepares to step down from her role, the nation awaits an announcement on her successor and how they will continue the important work she started. Time will tell the impact of Fudge’s resignation on the Biden administration’s goals for affordable housing and urban development.
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