President Biden calls for resignation of three LA City Councilmembers members amid racism scandal. MORE:
, Kevin De León and Gil Cedillo amid backlash from racist remarks they made during a meeting last year. The council released a statement saying in part,
"All elected officials of the City are expected to conform to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. At all times, and especially at the very moment when our nation and our city have suffered so painfully from hatred, racism and toxic divisiveness, every Member of the City Council must demonstrate a clear commitment to uniting people around our common values and our common interests in building a better future together.
The White House has also called on the three council members to resign. During a press briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden is glad Martinez stepped down but, al those involved should also step down. "The language that was used and tolerated during that conversation was unacceptable and it was appalling; they should all step down," Jean-Pierre said.
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