'Squad' members who backed Sanders hail 'progressive lion' Warren

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Three progressive freshman congresswomen who have endorsed Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) for president praised Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.) and the legacy of her campaign after Warren announced she would withdraw from the race earlier Thursday.

“Today is a hard day for so many people who love and respect @ewarren and admire her campaign — and I include myself in that,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezAttorney says 75-year-old man shoved by Buffalo police suffered brain injury How language is bringing down Donald Trump Highest-circulation Kentucky newspaper endorses Charles Booker in Senate race MORE (D-N.Y.) tweeted Thursday. “Elizabeth Warren is a progressive lion, a champion for working families, and her commitment to inclusivity is exemplary. Thank you for being a role model.”

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“Let’s not undersell the power of Elizabeth Warren’s candidacy. She set the pace for policy on everything from disability justice to racial justice to a wealth tax,” tweeted Rep. Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarHow language is bringing down Donald Trump Biden, Democrats seek to shut down calls to defund police McEnany, Ocasio-Cortez tangle over ‘Biden adviser’ label MORE (D-Minn.). “She is a giant of our movement. I can’t wait for our progressive movement to build together.”

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Rep. Rashida TlaibRashida Harbi TlaibHow language is bringing down Donald Trump Defunding the police: Put it to a vote McEnany, Ocasio-Cortez tangle over ‘Biden adviser’ label MORE (D-Mich.) acknowledged Warren’s exit was “very personal” for many Warren backers, adding, “I hope we are graceful and loving as they decide what is needed next.”

Addressing Warren directly, Tlaib tweeted, “You inspired so many people across the country, especially little girls. Thank you for running and doing it unapologetically.”

The fourth member of the so-called “squad” of freshmen, Rep. Ayanna PressleyAyanna PressleyHow language is bringing down Donald Trump Over 1,400 pro athletes, coaches call on Congress to back bill ending qualified immunity Biden’s right, we need policing reform now – the House should quickly take up his call to action MORE (D-Mass.), backed Warren and served as her campaign co-chair.

“My friend. My partner in good. You have fought every single day for our families. This is a movement built to last. The Work continues,” Pressley tweeted following Warren’s announcement.

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