Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump delivered one of the most divisive presidential addresses in American history. He did not try to unite the country or speak to the serious economic challenges facing everyday Americans. Instead, President Trump promoted the reckless Republican budget that sets up the largest cut to Medicaid […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am honored to announce that I have invited Ms. Pamela Lockley of East New York, Ms. Gretchen Jefferson of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Ms. Kateryna (Kate) Myron of Gravesend to attend tonight’s Joint Address as my guests. Ms. Pamela Lockley has been living in […]
Dear Colleague: I write with respect to President Donald Trump’s scheduled address on Tuesday to a Joint Session of Congress. Given my responsibilities in the House, I plan to attend the speech, along with other members of the Democratic leadership, to make clear to the nation that there is a strong opposition party ready, willing […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Back in DC to oppose Republican efforts to slash and burn Medicaid benefits. We don’t need paid protestors. The American people are with us. VIEW ON BLUESKY ###
[LEADER JEFFRIES ON UNIVISION: “DEMOCRATS WILL CONTINUE TO FIGHT BACK IN THE CONGRESS, IN THE COURTS AND THROUGHOUT COMMUNITIES ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY”] Miami, FL – Hoy, el Líder de los Demócratas Hakeem Jeffries apareció en Despierta América, donde enfatizó que los Demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes seguirán luchando en nombre del pueblo estadounidense contra […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: House Democrats are committed to funding the government in a manner that promotes the economic well-being, health and safety of everyday Americans. The top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, Rosa DeLauro, remains ready, willing and able to talk with our Republican colleagues, but there has been […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Today, our nation lost a hero. With considerable pain and deep gratitude, we mourn the loss of the legendary Hazel Dukes, a giant who blazed a mighty trail for generations that stood on her shoulders in New York and throughout the nation. As […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to stand with the people of Ukraine, despite the chaos coming out of the Oval Office. WOLF BLITZER: And joining me now, the House Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries. Leader Jeffries, thanks […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: President Trump and his administration continue to embarrass America on the world stage. Today’s White House meeting with the President of Ukraine was appalling and will only serve to further embolden Vladimir Putin, a brutal dictator. The United States must not reward Russian […]
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat to highlight the impact of the reckless Republican budget on New York City and everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, I’m pleased today to be joined by Congressman Adriano Espaillat, the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and […]