The point was made after Pelosi created the problem but then went. At that point she was right to not let China dictate who and when we can visit an ally. But to continue doing this is just courting trouble.
Anyways, a couple thoughts:
1) There is very clearly a leadership void in our govt tight now. Biden’s own party doesn’t view him as being in charge.
2) it’s likely that this is related to the election coming up….trying to pretend to look strong.