White House Press Secretary Responds to Hakeem Jeffries

On Friday morning, Caroline Levitt, the White House press secretary, fired back at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after he expressed feeling “sick.” Levitt claimed that Jeffries and the Democratic Party are reacting defensively, knowing that her statements are accurate.

She criticized Democratic leaders for allegedly catering to pro-Hamas terrorists, illegal immigrants, and violent criminals. “House Democrats even voted against a resolution condemning Hamas after the tragic events of October 7th,” Levitt remarked, adding that they have encouraged pro-Hamas activists to disrupt American college campuses, harassing Jewish students in the process.

Levitt further accused Democrats of creating an open border policy that has allowed millions, including violent offenders, to enter the country. She suggested that they view these individuals as potential voters, criticizing their approaches to crime prevention, such as advocating for cashless bail, which she believes puts law-abiding citizens at risk.

She then directed her criticisms at Jeffries, asserting that the Democratic Party’s refusal to support the Republican federal funding bill doesn’t serve the interests of Americans. “Hakeem Jeffries is just America’s last ruthless loser. It’s time to stop trying to gain favor with the radical left and get the government running again,” Levitt stated.

In contrast, Jeffries, during an earlier press conference, condemned Levitt and the Republican Party as a whole for their attacks on Democrats. He accused Levitt of being “out of control” and speculated whether she was “crazy, ignorant, an extreme liar, or all of the above.”

Jeffries pointed out the absurdity of a White House spokesperson labeling the Democratic Party with such extreme terms like “terrorists” and “criminals,” especially in the tense context of the ongoing government shutdown.

As tensions escalate, the shutdown continues without resolution as we head into its fourth week. Senate Democrats recently blocked a Republican funding package for the umpteenth time.

Last month, Republicans proposed a seven-week extension for fiscal year 2025 funding to allow Congressional negotiators more time for a long-term strategy for fiscal year 2026. However, many Democrats felt sidelined and insisted that any agreement must incorporate substantial healthcare concessions, particularly a renewal of pandemic-related Obamacare subsidies set to lapse at the end of the year.