Hakeem Jeffries for video claiming ‘American people are with us’ — with no people in sight
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries is being trolled on social media to post videos opposed to President Trump while standing alone outside the Capitol. Jeffries claimed in the video Posted on x – And a few users laughed at the New York Democrats over the fact that he had no supporters to support his claim. […]
Jeffries: It's important to have 'strong, determined and dignified Democratic presence’ at Trump address
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) called on Democrats to have a “strong, determined, dignified” presence in President Trump's speech to a joint Congress session on Tuesday. “I understand that the decision to participate in the joint session is personal and that members will reach different conclusions,” Jeffries wrote in a letter sent Monday to […]
Jeffries pushes back on Trump 'troublemakers' post: 'We don’t need paid protesters, bro'
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) on Monday pushed back President Trump's claims that protest congressional Republicans have faced at City Hall recently. “Another lie from these people out of control on another day. Donald Trump, Mike Johnson and Extreme Maga Republicans are allegedly claiming that Democrats are sending paid protesters to city hall meetings. […]
Jeffries accuses Republicans of walking away from government funding talks
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) Late Sunday, Republicans accused him of leaving government fundraising talks ahead of the looming closing deadline. “Rosa de Lauro, the top Democrat on the Approximate Budget Committee, is ready and willing to talk to his Republican colleagues, but he has had zero outreach from the Trump administration and House […]
Jeffries says Trump, Zelensky relationship must be salvaged for 'good of the free world'
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) said that the relationship between President Trump and Ukrainian President Voldy Mirzelensky must be rescued for the “good of a free world” in light of tensions between the two sides of the White House on Friday. “If America continues to play its role, it must be rescued for the […]
Rep. Jeffries warns Americans will be ‘devastated’ over ‘largest Medicaid cut’
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Friday that children with disabilities, families, seniors and everyday Americans will be “devastated” after House Republicans this week. “Children will be devastated in New York City and beyond. Families will be devastated. Elderly people will be devastated. Everyday Americans with disabilities will be devastated,” said Democrats in New York. […]
Jeffries: ‘Republicans are lying’ about Medicaid cuts
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) chased Republicans over Medicaid design on Thursday, saying GOP leaders were deceiving Americans by insisting that they would not lose health benefits under the plan. “Republicans are lying to the American people about Medicaid,” Jeffries said during a press conference at the Capitol. Medicaid has emerged as perhaps the […]
Watch live: Jeffries gives remarks as GOP's budget plan remains on shaky ground
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) will hold a weekly press conference Thursday morning. This is because House GOP plans to avoid government closures next month appear to be planted in rocky soil. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and a Republican, won a major victory by passing a budget resolution in an astounding late-night vote on […]
Jeffries says Trump trying to 'disorient' with talk of third term, being king
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) said on Sunday that he was trying to “confuse” by talking about President Trump's third term and king. “Donald Trump probably served his third term this week and made repeated comments on social media posts that he called King. Are you taking that seriously, or he just upset them. […]
Jeffries says Trump, GOP show 'no interest' in lowering costs of living
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (DN.Y.) denounced President Trump, electing Republicans on Sunday, pretending he doesn't prioritize cutting costs for Americans, and that's what the core campaign promises He claimed that there was. “Donald Trump and the Republicans have consistently promised that they would cut high living costs, and they did the exact opposite. In […]