Washington, DC – Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner: The House Democratic Caucus family is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. Though he was newly elected to the Congress, Rep. Turner had a long and distinguished career in […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos where he emphasized that while Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, he gave no concrete plans in his Joint Session Speech to do so. GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS: Let’s hear now from the House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. You just […]
Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss Donald Trump’s address to Congress and the lies and conspiracy theories he peddled throughout. BRIAN TYLER COHEN: Leader Jeffries, thank you so much for joining. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good to see you. BRIAN TYLER COHEN: So was there a moment in tonight’s speech […]
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 […]