President Biden on Monday thanked three Tennessee lawmakers for 'standing up' after they faced expulsion for participating in gun control protests at their statehouse.
"You're standing up for our kids, you're standing up for our communities," Mr. Biden told Rep. Justin Pearson, Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Gloria Johnson during an Oval Office meeting.
Flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris, Mr. Biden described the expulsion votes as"shocking" and"undemocratic."President Biden speaks while meeting with, from left, state Rep. Gloria Johnson, Rep. Justin Jones, Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Justin Pearson in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday, April 24, 2023. The episode has turned the lawmakers, known as the"Tennessee three," into Democratic heroes.
The Republicans who control the Tennessee legislature called for their expulsion because they disrupted House proceedings. Pearson and Jones, both Black, werePearson and Jones were later reinstated on an interim basis by local officials, and they plan to run in a special election to finish their terms.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said last week that Mr. Biden was"proud" and"appreciative" to see the three state representatives calling for stronger gun restrictions, particularly a ban on so-called assault weapons. During a phone call earlier this month, Mr. Biden thanked them"for speaking out and for standing their ground, and being very clear about what's needed to protect their communities," Jean-Pierre said.
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