Published January 25, 2023 10:19am EST
Dozens of freshman Republicans ignore invite to party with Biden at the White House
Just 11 of the 45 new Republicans in Congress showed up to the party
By Anders Hagstrom | Fox News
Dozens of freshman Republican lawmakers snubbed an invitation to the White House to visit with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday night.
Just 11 of the 45 new Republicans elected to Congress in November accepted Biden's invitation to the welcome party. Among the dozens who rejected the invite was Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., as well as several Republicans who initially sought to block Rep. Kevin McCarthy's speakership bid in early January.
"Everyone is invited who is part of the new Congress," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Monday.
The Republicans who made an appearance included Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama; Rep. John James of Michigan; Rep. Mark Alford of Missouri; Rep. John Duarte of California; Rep. Tom Kean of New Jersey; Rep. Kevin Kiley of California; Reps. Nick Langworthy and Mike Lawler of New York; Rep. Nathaniel Moran of Texas; Rep. Dale Strong of Alabama, and Rep. Rudy Yakym of Indiana.
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