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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Andrew Feinberg

White House pushes back Pelosi China warning and says it ‘100% supports’ US athletes protesting at Olympics

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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Monday said the Biden administration is fully in support of any American Olympic athletes who choose to protest during the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Ms Psaki’s comments contradicted a warning given last week by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who said she “[did] not encourage them to speak out against the Chinese government there” because she feared for the safety of any Team USA member who chose to do so.

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