Rep. Nancy Pelosi complained Friday that President Biden did not tell House Democrats about his plan to support a GOP-led resolution overturning D.C.'s crime code.
Former House Speaker, offered a rare criticism of President Biden on Friday, complaining that he didn't give Democrats a"heads up" before announcing he would sign legislation overturning Washington, D.C.'s revised criminal code — which critics have called soft on crime.
"I’m a big supporter of statehood for the District of Columbia. I voted with the District of Columbia," Pelosi added."I understand why some people voted against. But if the president’s going to do it, hey, could you give us a heads up too in the House?"Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks with President Biden listening behind her on Aug. 9, 2022.
Biden's decision to support that Republican-led resolution stunned and enraged Democrats, who felt he had betrayed his claimed support for D.C. home rule. Many were confused because the White House in February had put forward a Statement of Administration Policy that stated the administration"opposes" the resolution disapproving of D.C.'s crime bill. After expressing support for D.C.
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