Jeffries and Mamdani to gather in Brooklyn following their victory in the mayoral primary
Jeffries Hesitant to Support Mamdani for NYC Mayor House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, from New York, acknowledged on Sunday that he hasn’t yet voiced his support for Zohran Mamdani, the progressive candidate for mayor of New York City. This has raised questions about the disconnect in his hometown. In an interview with Jonathan Karl on […]
Jeffries states Mamdani must take strong action against the increase in antisemitism in NYC.
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) stated on Sunday that Zohran Mamdani, the winner of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, needs to actively confront the escalating anti-Semitism in the city. During an appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” Jeffries took issue with Mamdani’s use of the term “globalisation of intifadas.” “Using that phrase is not […]
Schumer and Jeffries praise Mamdani for NYC surprise win, but hold back on endorsements
Democratic Leaders Congratulate Mamdani on Mayoral Primary Win Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries extended their congratulations to Zohran Mamdani for his surprising yet clear victory in the Democratic mayoral primary in New York City. However, they have refrained from endorsing any party candidates in the race. “I’ve known Zoran […]
Hakeem Jeffries calls on Trump to explain US attacks on Iran
Jeffries Calls for Justification of Trump’s Iran Strike House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged President Donald Trump and his top officials to “justify” the recent airstrike carried out by U.S. forces in Iran. Jeffries stated, “So far, we haven’t seen any evidence to suggest that an offensive strike like this is justified under the […]
WH says Jeffries did not answer the call regarding Iran strikes
The White House stated on Monday that President Biden reached out to Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, to inform him about the Iranian airstrike. However, Jeffries reportedly did not answer the call. “We made a bipartisan call,” Caroline Leavitt, a White House spokesperson, told Fox & Friends. She dismissed a “fake news” narrative that […]
Jeffries employs Elmo puppet to challenge Republican $9 billion spending cuts proposal
Controversy Erupts Over Federal Funding Cuts Targeting Children’s Programming During a recent session in the House, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries brought a stuffed Elmo doll to emphasize his points against proposed federal spending cuts. In a rather theatrical move, he accused Republicans of attacking cherished children’s shows like “Sesame Street,” which also includes characters like […]
Hakeem Jeffries Brings Elmo to the House Floor to Fight Against GOP Cuts to PBS Funding
Jeffries Opposes Retirement Package Cutting Public Broadcasting Funds On Thursday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed his discontent with a retirement package that proposes cuts to funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), using Elmo puppets as part of his protest. This legislative package, which exceeds $9.5 billion, was submitted to Congress by the […]
Jeffries claims Trump is purposefully escalating tensions in Los Angeles
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader from New York, criticized President Trump for escalating tensions over the conflict in Los Angeles. He suggested that Trump is doing this to shift attention away from the struggling economy. During an interview at the Capitol, Jeffries expressed his opposition to Trump’s aggressive deportation policies and defended the right […]
Jeffries chooses not to support Musk during the billionaire’s conflict with Trump
Musk and Jeffries: A Cautious Standoff House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is keeping his distance from Elon Musk, despite the tech billionaire’s complex relationship with former President Trump and his notable influence over the GOP’s domestic agenda. When asked if Musk’s significant rift with Trump might open doors for an unusual alliance between Democrats […]
Hakeem Jeffries calls for the public disclosure of ICE agents’ names, citing excessive overreach.
House Minority Leader Criticizes ICE Officials On Tuesday, House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed strong disapproval of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials during a press conference. He argued that the identities of the agents involved in a recent altercation should be made public, emphasizing the need for transparency. This statement came in response to questions […]