The photo is racist and contrary to fundamental American values. I join my colleagues in Virginia calling on Governor Northam to do the right thing so that the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia can heal and move forward.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) February 2, 2019
Speaker Pelosi (D-Calif.) came out to condemn her fellow Democrat – clearly, she realizes this is a bad look for the party and her move was not unexpected.