Her No. 2, Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, called the Californian’s comments ‘offensive.’

By HEATHER CAYGLE 01/11/2018 03:06 PM EST Updated 01/11/2018 04:34 PM EST

… “That comment is offensive. I am committed to ensuring DREAMers are protected and I will welcome everyone to the table who wants to get this done,” Hoyer said to POLITICO in a statement.

The intra-party cross fire comes as Senate negotiators announced they’ve reached a preliminary deal to protect Dreamers.