Interim House Speaker Instructs Pelosi to Vacate Capitol Office

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The Spin


Democratic narrative

Not only did McHenry break the long-held tradition and shared courtesy of retaining Pelosi's office for the former speaker, but he did so on a day the congresswoman was out of town mourning the death of a colleague. The GOP may enjoy petty disputes within its own party, but they shouldn't let this overflow into the personal lives of politicians on the other side.

Republican narrative

If Pelosi wants to talk about tradition, hideaway offices are traditionally given to a select number of high-level officials, which Pelosi no longer is. It's true that McHenry needs to get to work, which is why he removed an irrelevant politician from an office meant to be used by relevant leaders.


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