Dem Leader Jeffries Won’t Confirm If He Urged Swalwell to Step Down
Democratic Leader’s Stance on Swalwell Resignation Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has not commented on whether he encouraged U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to step down from Congress amid increasing sexual assault allegations against him. As Jeffries was leaving an event, he was approached by reporters inquiring about his involvement in Swalwell’s potential resignation. […]
Cliff Maloney: People Want Jeffries to Ask Swalwell to Step Down from Congress
Cliff Maloney, CEO of Citizens Alliance, expressed uncertainty about how Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) can continue his campaign for the California governorship amid serious sexual assault and rape allegations. In a recent discussion with Matthew Boyle, the Washington bureau chief for Breitbart News, Maloney acknowledged that the Democrats are maintaining focus on the issues. He […]
Jeffries criticized for not asking Swalwell to step down from Congress
Calls for Investigation into Swalwell Amid Allegations On Friday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to halt his campaign for the California governorship, following serious sexual misconduct allegations. However, Jeffries faced backlash for not demanding Swalwell’s resignation from Congress. “In light of the deeply troubling sexual assault allegations against Congressman Eric […]
Jeffries avoids questions about the 25th Amendment as Democrats strategize to oust Trump
House Democrats Explore Removal of President Trump Through the 25th Amendment House Democrats are contemplating a potential long-term option involving the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office. However, they have not disclosed any plans to proceed before the midterm elections in November. Representative Jamie Raskin, a Maryland Democrat and ranking member of […]
Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries: Attacking DEI is an Attack on America
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) stated that attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is equivalent to attacking the very essence of the United States. He shared these remarks during a speech with the National Action Network earlier this week. “When you go after diversity, equity, and inclusion, you’re going after the United States […]
Hakeem Jeffries Explains to Activist Audience That DEI Is Clearly Stated in the Constitution
Jeffries Critiques Trump Administration’s Stance on Civil Rights House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed a gathering of left-leaning activists on Thursday, asserting that the Trump administration is engaged in a significant assault on civil rights by resisting efforts centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Following his inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump […]
Jeffries sets up a briefing on the 25th Amendment for House Democrats on Friday.
Speculation regarding Democrats’ intentions to remove Trump from power has been denied for over a year, yet talks about the 25th Amendment have returned to the forefront. Interestingly, instead of shutting down the conversation, House Democratic leaders seem to be inviting it. On Wednesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced a Friday briefing concerning […]
Jeffries remains quiet as Rep Cherfilus-McCormick confronts risk of expulsion
Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus McCormick Found Guilty of Ethics Violations A bipartisan group of lawmakers has found Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick guilty of over 20 ethics violations. House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., stated on Friday that the Ethics Committee is nearing the completion of their process, implying that no conclusions would be reached […]
Host Directly Questions Hakeem Jeffries About Whether the Shutdown Is Just a Bargaining Strategy
Government Shutdown Debate Focuses on ICE During a CNN segment, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was questioned about whether the ongoing government shutdown was truly related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or just a tactic in negotiations. Last week, the Senate was unable to resolve the partial government shutdown, primarily because Democrats opted not […]
Jeffries Avoids Question about the Deportation of Sheridan Gorman’s Killer
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) didn’t specify whether the undocumented individual charged with the murder of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman should face deportation if found guilty. In a conversation with Fox News Congressional Correspondent Bill Melgin at the Capitol, Jeffries was asked, “An illegal immigrant was charged with murdering a college student in […]