Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump has once again chosen to spew deliberate and dangerous lies because the economy is a disaster and he knows that the American people have had enough. He has cynically and corruptly decided to call into question our free and fair elections before a single […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones. May he Rest in Peace after his long career of service to the people of South Carolina. ###
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR’s Morning Edition, where he made clear that upon the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Democrats are focused on lowering the high cost of living, protecting access to healthcare, cleaning up corruption and winning back the House of Representatives to hold Donald Trump and Republicans accountable […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, alongside Members of Congress and other leaders, delivered remarks at Independence National Historical Park to mark the birth of the United States as part of America250, the bipartisan national celebration of our nation’s Semiquincentennial. LEADER JEFFRIES: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Governor Shapiro, Members of Congress, all those assembled. It is a […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki where he highlighted how Democrats remain laser-focused on the issues of importance to the American people, like lowering costs, fixing our broken healthcare system and cleaning up corruption. JEN PSAKI: As promised, joining me now is House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. […]
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: After repeatedly promising to end foreign wars, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth plunged America into Operation Epic Failure with no objective, strategy or support. Their reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East has cost taxpayers billions, led to the deaths of 13 servicemembers, […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: On the strength of an epic performance on Monday by its goalkeeper, Josimar “Vozinha” Dias, the Cabo Verde national football team shocked and inspired the world by holding Spain to a draw during their World Cup debut. Cape Verdeans in America and throughout the diaspora […]
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he made clear that House Democrats remain committed to ending the reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East, driving down the high cost of living and pushing back on the extremism being unleashed on the American people by Donald […]
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Voter registration is not voter fraud, and Donald Trump knows it. Americans should never have to fear intimidation for helping their neighbors participate in our democracy. This grotesque abuse by the Trump administration is just the latest MAGA power grab and attempt to rig the midterms […]
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Ranking Member Jim Himes and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin released the following statement on the House GOP’s vote to extend FISA Section 702 with no meaningful reforms: “Section 702 is a critical foreign intelligence authority, but we cannot in good conscience vote for reauthorization without […]
