As Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., remains in California recovering from a bout with shingles, a growing number of Democrats are calling for her. Resignation from the Senate. But don’t count President Biden among them.
On Wednesday, Feinstein issued a statement on her health and advised her to work from home in San Francisco, calling for the appointment of another Democratic senator to serve on the Judiciary Committee. In her place until she returns to Washington. Her announcement prompted some House Democrats to call for her resignation, despite saying she would not seek re-election at the end of her term.
White House press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre was asked to respond to calls for Feinstein’s resignation, and she reaffirmed it. The president Support his longtime friend and colleague.
“The president, you know, is deeply grateful for her support of his exceptionally qualified and diverse candidates. So he has something to thank her for. And I repeat, the president and the first lady wish Senator Feinstein a very good and speedy recovery,” Jean-Pierre told reporters Wednesday.
Democrats turn on Dianne Feinstein, call for her sacking from Senate: ‘Doing duty’
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is recovering from shingles at her home in California. Many Democrats have called for the 89-year-old to step down as the oldest senator and replace her with someone younger. (Drew Anger/Getty Images)
President Biden is holding up his hand as California Democrat US Senator Dianne Feinstein did not get a commemorative pen after she signed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021, HR 1652, which changes financial penalties. Victims Compensation Fund, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2021. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
Former Obama speechwriter calls for Dianne Feinstein to resign: ‘She shouldn’t be in the Senate’
“And look, I’m going back to what the president said when the senator announced that she was going to retire very soon. And he talked about her late husband, Richard, and how he had a very close relationship with her late husband. Richard and obviously the senator and how they worked together when he was a senator. “In the year They have worked closely on the Criminal Code of 1994 and other important issues of importance to the American people. And he really really respects and admires her commitment to public service. I have nothing to add to that.”
89-year-old Feinstein, who served in the Senate for more than 30 years He was admitted to the hospital She developed shingles last month and other health problems, including reports of issues with her mental capacity. She had previously faced calls to resign before announcing her retirement.
Republican Eric Dianne Feinstein entered early in the California Senate race.
FILE – Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., with her husband Richard C. Bloom and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden participate in a swearing-in ceremony in the Old Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol January 3, 2013 in Washington. DC (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Earlier Wednesday, Feinstein announced that “complications” related to her shingles diagnosis would prevent her from returning to the Capitol in late March.
“I plan to return as soon as possible after my medical team advises that it is safe to travel. In the meantime, I am committed to the job and will continue to work from home in San Francisco,” she said.
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At least two House Democrats responded to Feinstein’s announcement by calling for her immediate resignation.
“The time has come [Feinstein] to leave. We must put country before personal integrity,” Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., tweeted. It is clear that she will not be able to fulfill her duties as a public servant for the rest of her life. Failure to speak up undermines our credibility as public representatives.
Fox News’ Brandon Gillespie and Lindsay Cornick contributed to this report.
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