Khanna: ‘There’s no support in the Democratic Congress for regime change’ | TheHill – The Hill

Rep. Ro KhannaRohit (Ro) KhannaSunday shows preview: US, allies up pressure on Russia; Jackson undergoes confirmation hearings Gas prices lead to tensions within Democratic Party A chance to improve research MORE (D-Calif.) on Sunday sought to clarify President BidenJoe BidenRussian rocket attacks wound five in western Ukraine city of Lviv If we de-list the IRGC, what will the dictators think? Biden to propose minimum tax on billionaires in budget MORE's recent off-the-cuff remarks concerning Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinRussian rocket attacks wound five in western Ukraine city of Lviv If we de-list the IRGC, what will the dictators think? Putin's war against Ukrainian civilians is not new nor will it work MORE remaining in power, stating that there was no policy for regime change among congressional Democrats.

On Saturday, Biden gave a speech in Warsaw, Poland in which he said Putin "cannot remain in power." This comment drew widespread international attention, with observers wondering if Biden was calling for a regime change. The White House quickly walked back Biden's remark, sayingthe president meant that Putin should not have power over countries outside of Russia.

Appearing on "Fox News Sunday," Khanna said the president was likely "frustrated" after meeting with refugees who fled Ukraine.

"Look, when Putin inMariupol is bombing theatres with 300 kids there,where there's a sign saying 'children' and he's bombing that, any human being would express frustration," Khanna said. "And the president was speaking from his heart, but it's not the U.S. policy to seek regime change."

"Fox News Sunday"hostJohn Roberts noted that Biden has a "propensity to sometimes say the quiet part out loud."

"The president, I think, is a straight shooter. He's deeply empathetic. I'm sure he's so frustrated with these scenes of children, women being killed," Khanna said.

"It's not the policy of regime change there's no support in the Democratic Congress for regime change. We've been the party against regime change for the past 20 years."

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