In the aftermath of ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) removal from his position, the Biden Administration seemed to express concern about potential dysfunction within Congress while attempting to maintain an optimistic outlook.
During an Oct. 4 press briefing from the White House, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged that the House Speakership race is primarily an internal matter within Congress. However, she emphasized the importance of swiftly selecting a new Speaker to ensure the continuity of legislative processes. Despite being pressed on the candidates vying for the role, KJP refrained from offering commentary on specific candidates for the position.
