Jayapal Withdraws Letter , on Ukraine Policy.<br />The letter, which was signed by 30 Democrats, called on President Biden to negotiate with Russia to end its war in Ukraine.<br />The letter, which was signed by 30 Democrats, called on President Biden to negotiate with Russia to end its war in Ukraine.<br />It implored Biden to "pair the military and economic support the United States has provided to Ukraine with a proactive diplomatic push, redoubling efforts to seek a realistic framework for a ceasefire.".<br />It implored Biden to "pair the military and economic support the United States has provided to Ukraine with a proactive diplomatic push, redoubling efforts to seek a realistic framework for a ceasefire.".<br />Insider reports that Pramila Jayapal, <br />Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair, withdrew the controversial letter to the president on Oct. 25.<br />Jayapal claims that the letter was <br />written months ago and "unfortunately <br />was released by staff without vetting.".<br />Jayapal took responsibility for the letter's release after withdrawing it.<br />But Insider reports that a former Hill staffer said that anything leaving her office without approval is an "absurd" claim.<br />Everyone who has worked with her office knows that she keeps a tight grip on media relations. , Former Hill staffer, via Insider.<br />You can't blame the staff and then accept responsibility in the next line of your statement, Former Hill staffer, via Insider.<br />That's not how that works. And <br />I doubt it was released by staff without vetting. That's just not how she runs her office, Former Hill staffer, via Insider
