White House downplays Muriel Bowser’s criticism of DC crime bill handling

White House PSecretary of ress Karine Jean-Pierre Downplayed criticisms from Washington’s Mayor Muriel Bowser Over federal involvement in district’s crime bill.

Bowser was also opposed to the bill on crime, but he cautioned federal interference is a danger “slippery slope” Washington’s domestic rule was violated. Jean-Pierre was vague about whether Bowser, the Biden administration, had told him before last week’s announcement that he would not veto legislation in Congress to repeal the city’s crime bill.

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“Our team, the intergovernmental affairs team, is in constant communication with her team and was last week,” Jean-Pierre spoke during a briefing for the media. “They are in constant communication.”

Jean-Pierre responded to Bowser’s questions when Jean Pierre asked. “This was brought to him. This is not something that we put forward.”

“[Biden] wanted to make sure that he delivered for the 700,000 residents of D.C. in a way that was protecting the residents here,” She said. “He wants to be very clear and communicate with the people of D.C. and with all of you about how he was going to move forward.”

The chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia took office earlier Monday. announced There are growing criticisms of the plan to repeal the crime law. Jean-Pierre did not comment whether Biden planned to support legislation in Congress to repeal the crime bill, if that happens.

The House Republicans are proposing a bill that would override crime legislation, which rescinds mandatory minimums and other punishments. Bowser was against the measure in the district, but it was overruled by the city council. With the help of sev