Hakeem Jeffries supports Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City
Jeffries Endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor On Friday, House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffries announced his endorsement of Zoran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, putting an end to a prolonged deliberation period. This endorsement comes less than two weeks ahead of the November 4 election. In a statement to the New York Times, a […]
Hakeem Jeffries supports Zohran Mamdani for mayor of NYC following a 3-month delay
Support for New York City’s Democratic Mayoral Candidate After a long wait of four months, a significant Democrat in New York has backed a candidate for the city’s mayor. On Friday, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Minority Leader in the U.S. House and a prominent figure in New York politics, expressed his support for Zoran Mamdani, […]
Jeffries advises to ‘keep watching’ for Mamdani’s endorsement as deadline approaches
Jeffries Delays Endorsement in NYC Mayoral Race House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York has not yet made any comments regarding the New York mayoral race, despite having set a deadline for himself to do so before early voting starts on Saturday morning. During a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Friday, top […]
Jeffries on whether the ACA is flawed if it requires subsidies: ‘The healthcare system is flawed’
House Minority Leader Discusses Health Care Reform During a recent segment on MSNBC’s “All In,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) addressed concerns regarding the viability of Obamacare if substantial subsidies were necessary for affordability. He stated, “We believe our health care system is broken and needs comprehensive reform.” Host Chris Hayes posed a question, […]
Jeffries says Americans have lost support for Trump on immigration; White House responds
Jeffries Critiques Trump’s Immigration Policies House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York criticized the immigration policies of the Trump administration on Wednesday, stating that they are not favored by the American public. His remarks came during a government shutdown press conference, following a reporter’s unrelated question about the potential downsizing of Immigration and Customs […]
Jeffries criticizes Republicans for new policy restricting Pentagon discussions with Congress
Jeffries Criticizes Pentagon’s New Policy on Congressional Interactions House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York has voiced strong criticism against Republicans following the Trump administration’s recent directive that limits the Pentagon’s engagement with Congress. During a press briefing on Capitol Hill, Jeffries took aim at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, labeling him as unfit for […]
White House criticizes Jeffries for comments on troop pay legislation amid ongoing shutdown
The White House has criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York amid escalating tensions over the ongoing government shutdown. In a post on X, the White House pointed out that Jeffries is focused on ensuring that U.S. soldiers receive their salaries, while also accusing Democrats of prioritizing free healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Jeffries […]
Schumer and Jeffries’ reluctance to support Mamdani reveals the party’s divide as 2026 approaches.
Democratic commentator Kavian Shroff recently suggested that the endorsement of Zoran Mamdani by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer reflects a kind of “weakness.” With Election Day looming in less than two weeks, the New York Democratic Party has yet to formally back Mamdani’s bid for mayor, despite his self-identification […]
Schumer and Jeffries call on the president to engage in negotiations as the government shutdown reaches 21 days.
Democrats Urge Trump to Meet Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown As the government shutdown continues, leading Democrats in Congress are eager to meet with President Trump. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries reached out on Tuesday, aiming to set up a discussion with the President. Schumer emphasized his push for a […]
Jeffries criticizes the GOP for not allowing Grijalva to take his seat: ‘It’s shameful’
Criticism of GOP Leaders Over Delayed Swearing-In of New Democrats House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York expressed his discontent on Tuesday regarding Republican leaders’ refusal to swear in newly elected Democrats. He argued that this delay strips hundreds of thousands of Americans of their representation in Washington. “It’s shameful that Mike Johnson and […]