This shift has led to accusations of performative activism, where the appearance of caring about social justice outweighs the actual implementation of effective policies—particularly those impacting maternal health, insurance coverage for pregnancy complications, and hospital costs for minority communities.
As discussions escalate, so do concerns about neglecting vital services like lab testing infrastructure and diagnostic access in underserved areas.
This focus on optics, critics argue, is exemplified by the Biden administration’s handling of the border crisis. The administration’s “open door” policies have been blamed for creating a surge in illegal immigration.
Instead of taking responsibility, Biden has shifted blame to Congress, demanding new laws to address the problem.
This strategy of creating a crisis and then positioning oneself as the solution is seen as manipulative and cynical, designed to appeal to voters’ emotions rather than offering genuine solutions—especially in sectors that require real action like legal protection for OB-GYN providers, birth injury litigation, and emergency prenatal coverage in immigrant-heavy areas.
