Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Ex-Spokesperson Alleges 'Mean Girls' Culture in Biden's White House
Michael LaRosa, Jill Biden's former spokesperson, says the White House had a mean workplace.
He said it was like the movie 'Mean Girls' because of bullying and cliques.
He claimed the atmosphere contradicted President Biden's values of empathy and kindness.
LaRosa says loyalty was valued more than actual work.
He cited a key person, Anthony Bernal, as a source of the issues.
This echoes similar sentiments by Kamala Harris in her upcoming memoir.
Michael LaRosa, a former spokesperson for Jill Biden, criticized the White House environment.
He described the work atmosphere as resembling a 'mean girls' culture.
LaRosa claimed loyalty and devotion were prioritized over work performance.
Anthony Bernal, Jill Biden's chief of staff, was identified as a key figure.
LaRosa's claims align with statements made in Kamala Harris's upcoming memoir.
- Who
- Michael LaRosa
- What
- Accused the White House of a toxic work environment
- When
- Early 2021 to mid-2022
- Where
- White House
- Why
- To voice experiences of workplace culture
Michael LaRosa
Current Administration
Workplace Culture
Michael LaRosa
LaRosa says the environment was a 'mean girls' environment with bullying and loyalty policing.
Current Administration
The article does not present the Biden Administration's view.
Key Figures
Michael LaRosa
LaRosa cited Anthony Bernal as a controversial and influential figure.
Current Administration
The article does not present Bernal's or the administration's stance on the issue.
- Subject
- Allegations of toxic work environment in the White House
- Person
- Michael LaRosa
- Position
- Former Press Secretary to Jill Biden
- Allegations
- Bullying, Cliques, and Loyalty Policing
- Key Figure
- Anthony Bernal
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