White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during a briefing at the White House on Monday. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Jean-Pierre said all Americans in communities across the country want the same thing: "They want their families to be safe and that’s what we want as well."
When asked whether Biden would support a law like one taking effect in Florida that allows homeowners to call police on squatters, Jean-Pierre said she would not address hypotheticals.
"What I can say is that this is ultimately a local issue, and it’s critical that local governments address this," she said.
ANTI-SQUATTING ‘PROFESSIONAL' CELEBRATES FLORIDA BAN AS OTHER STATE LAWS FRUSTRATE HOMEOWNERS
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill last week that granted state law enforcement officials the power to remove offenders and increase penalties for squatters.
The move comes as property owners nationwide complain about their homes being seized by strangers and the limited options to take back what is rightfully theirs.
The new Florida law is set to go into effect on July 1.
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