Biden Invites Expelled Tennessee Democrats to Visit White House
Three Tennessee Democrats who were facing eviction for protesting on the condition House floor were invited to the White House by President Joe Biden on Friday.
Two of three say Democrats were expelled from the Tennessee General Assembly by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives following countless hours of conversation on Thursday.
According to a quality put forth by Tennessee Republicans, the politicians were accused of engaging in” chaotic behavior” that” brought depression and disgrace to the House of Representatives.”
Justin Jones of Nashville and Justin Pearson of Memphis were kicked out of the condition. Eight Republicans crossed the carpet to spare Gloria Johnson of Knox County, who was the only person to take part in the opposition to avoid eviction.
Biden thanked the lawmakers for their work of opposition during a game event call from Camp David on Friday. Additionally, the senator expressed dissatisfaction with their exclusion from the Tennessee Assembly.
In response to a blatant disregard for our country’s democratic’s values, Biden wrote on Twitter,” Earlier, I spoke with Reps. Jones, Pearson, and Johnson to thank them for their leadership and courage.” ” To do that, we need more tones like theirs speaking out. Our nation needs to take action against gun crime.”
The trio of Democrats thanked the president for his” leadership in seeking to ban assault weapons and standing up for our democratic values” and his support as they faced” unprecedented attacks” over their actions, according to a statement from the White House.
The White House visit’s official’s date was not disclosed.
Officials in the two expelled Democrats’ various counties may appoint them to their seats. Both customers are Democratic strongholds in Memphis and Nashville. Users said during debate on Thursday that they cannot be expelled again for the same acts.
Protest against Gun Restriction
Biden asserted that most Americans want stricter gun control in a higher speech made public by the White House.
In the speech, Biden said that” today expulsion’s of lawmakers who participated in peaceful rally is shocking, unjust, and without precedent.” ” These Republican lawmakers have chosen to punish, silence, and expel duly elected representatives of the people of Tennessee ,” rather than debating the issue’s merits’s.
Biden also expressed his guidance for tonne on Twitter.
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