Former First Lady Jill Biden has landed a prominent new role—chairing the Milken Institute’s Women’s Health Network—just months after leaving the White House. But what some hail as a continuation of her advocacy work, critics see as yet another attempt to embed left-leaning influence into private institutions under the guise of public health.
Political Ties Shadow Biden’s Appointment
The Milken Institute unveiled Biden as the new chair of its Women’s Health Network, citing her decades-long involvement in women’s health, including the Biden Breast Health Initiative founded in 1993. While the institute claims to be non-partisan, it’s been associated with support for progressive policies, raising questions about the real intent behind Biden’s appointment.
Critics argue that Jill Biden’s leadership brings an unmistakable political flavor to what should be a neutral public health effort. Conservative watchdogs warn the move may be less about science and more about preserving political relevance for the Biden name ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential cycle.
Legacy from the White House to a Global Stage
During her time as First Lady, Jill Biden helped launch the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, which she claims changed how federal agencies prioritize women’s health issues. She now brings that experience to the Milken Institute, promising to unite private-sector leaders, academics, and investors around female-focused healthcare research.
🚨 Former first lady Jill Biden has found a new gig in the swamp, working for the Milken Institute on women’s health issues, according to a press release. pic.twitter.com/ZBIAOBtyqn
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 5, 2025
Yet conservatives caution that Biden’s agenda may continue pushing gender ideology, abortion access, and other left-wing priorities under the broader “women’s health” umbrella. Some fear taxpayer-funded research could soon be steered by activist priorities rather than evidence-based medicine.
Institute’s History Raises Eyebrows
The Milken Institute was founded by Michael Milken, a Wall Street financier convicted of securities fraud in the 1980s and later pardoned by President Trump. Today, the institute touts innovation in health and finance, but many note its ongoing alignment with elite globalist circles and Democratic initiatives.
Jill Biden’s New Job Revealed After Leaving White House in Disgrace
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Esther Krofah, a top official at the institute, applauded Biden’s leadership and commitment to women’s health. But many on the right remain skeptical, pointing to how “health equity” and “gender research” have been weaponized politically in recent years.
The big question now: will this initiative truly serve all women, or just the liberal narrative of what women’s health should look like?