Spanberger's 'Most Diverse Cabinet' Photo Called Out Over Lack of White Men
Summary
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger drew criticism after posting a photo of Cabinet members and calling her Cabinet the most diverse in state history. Katie Miller and Elon Musk criticized the image for not showing white men, while Spanberger’s office said it was taken for a local publication and did not include the full Cabinet.Key Facts
- Spanberger shared the photo on social media on Thursday.
- Spanberger said her Cabinet members were selected as the best in their fields and brought perspectives from across Virginia.
- Katie Miller said white men made up about 30 percent of Virginia residents but none appeared in the photo.
- Elon Musk accused Spanberger of being racist and sexist toward white men.
- Spanberger’s office said the image came from a photo shoot for Richmond publication Style Weekly and did not show the entire Cabinet.
- Virginia’s official Cabinet page lists Finance Secretary Mark D. Sickles and Transportation Secretary Nick M. Donohue, who were not pictured.
- Other Cabinet members not shown include Labor Secretary Jessica K. Looman, Natural and Historic Resources Secretary David L. Bulova, and Veterans and Defense Affairs Secretary Timothy P. Williams.
- The article describes the criticism amid the Trump administration’s efforts to end federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
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