now says that House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi knew about the allegations supported him anyway and put millions of dollars into his 2016 Congressional Campaign.
But as the allegations became public this past weekend Pelosi quickly demanded Kihuens resignation while Kihuen tells ABC News that Pelosi knewn about the sexual harassment allegations and backed him despite the claims.
Kihuen has vowed not to resign from his seat amid the allegations of sexual harassment despite calls from Democratic leaders for him to step aside.
If true Kihuens account could decimate Pelosis leadership credentials which have already been under attack within the House Democratic Caucus for months.
While Pelosi said over the weekend that she believed Kihuens accuser Kihuen had the following to say:
I do find it interesting that Leader Pelosi as well as the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and its Chairman Ben Ray Lujan they knew about these allegations last year" Kihuen said.
They looked into them. They didnt find anything and they continued investing millions of dollars in my campaign.
They went out there and campaigned for me."
Drew Hammill a spokesman for Pelosi insisted to ABC News that Pelosi first learned of these allegations from BuzzFeed last week." A spokeswoman for the DCCC similarly denied Kihuens account.
In Congress no one should face sexual harassment in order to work in an office or in a campaign" Pelosi said in a statement.
The young womans documented account is convincing and I commend her for the courage it took to come forward.
In light of these upsetting allegations Congressman Kihuen should resign" Pelosi said on Saturday.
