WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Sonya Massey was a loving mother, wonderful cook and God-fearing woman who should be alive today. Like many Americans, she called 911 for help when she feared for her safety. Instead of upholding his duty to protect and serve, a responding officer fatally […]
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: President Joe Biden is one of the most accomplished and consequential leaders in American history. In less than one term, he rescued the nation from a once-in-a-century pandemic, brought the economy roaring back from the brink of recession, enacted consequential legislation for […]
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Today, the city of Houston and the House Democratic Caucus mourn a giant, the one and only Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Congresswoman Jackson Lee was an inimitable force for change and a warrior for justice over the course of her historic, trailblazing career. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speaker Johnson, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell and Leader Jeffries released the following statement: For 478 days, Evan Gershkovich’s wrongful detention in Russia has demonstrated the cruelty of Vladimir Putin’s thuggish rule. Evan’s unjust sentence in a sham trial is a further reminder that attacks on the free press, hostage-taking and hostility to America […]
Brooklyn, NY — Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: “My thoughts and prayers are with former President Donald Trump for a full and swift recovery. I am thankful for the decisive law enforcement response and that of our first responders. America is a democracy. Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.”
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while House Republicans are taking orders from Trump and pushing his extreme MAGA agenda, House Democrats are laser-focused on lowering costs, defending reproductive freedom and protecting our democracy. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good afternoon, everyone. This week has once again made clear […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in strong opposition to the extreme MAGA Republican bill that would unnecessarily increase voter disenfranchisement and distrust of our elections. JEFFRIES: Thank you to the distinguished gentleman, the Ranking Member of the House Administration Committee, for his tremendous leadership. I rise today in […]
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: No one, including the twice-impeached former President, should be above the law. The Constitution is sacredly obligatory upon all. That’s what makes America special. Today’s Supreme Court decision to grant legal immunity to a former President for crimes committed using his official power […]
Hartford, CT – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC’s The Weekend where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to push back against Republican efforts to jam their extreme right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people. Michael Steele: Joining us now, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Leader, it’s a great pleasure to […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron doctrine and 40 years of foundational legal precedent is a judicial power grab that poses a direct threat to a broad range of critical protections that Americans depend on in their daily lives. From food safety and […]