[dropcap size=big]P[/dropcap]residential candidate Joe Biden stopped by King Taco in Pico-Union for a campaign photo-op and was asked about homelessness, immigration, and the "constitutional crisis" brewing in Washington. The former vice president made his first stop in California since announcing his presidential bid for 2020, scheduling two fundraisers in the L.A. area.
The fabled King Taco chain, which was founded by modern taco-truck inventor Raul Martinez Sr., is a favorite of presidential hopefuls when they swing into town.
Biden showed up at King Taco No. 10 with longtime taco fan L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti. The two sat at a table with locals as reporters and photographers watched and posed questions. When asked about the showdown over brewing House and Senate investigations into the Trump administration and the 2016 election, Biden said the country was "getting close" to a crisis over its foundational system of checks and balances.
Happening now - @JoeBiden is having tacos with @MayorOfLA at King Taco #10 on Pico. Biden is also attending two fundraisers while in LA. Head to @ABC7 online for livestream #2020Election #CAPrimary pic.twitter.com/UNlW6DJuGX
— Josh Haskell (@abc7JoshHaskell) May 8, 2019