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Thursday, August 22, 2024
WATCH: Minority House Leader Hakeem Jeffries full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention
Sunday, July 21, 2024
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries statement on Biden dropping out of presidential race
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race.
My statement on President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. pic.twitter.com/FyHiIn51Kz
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) July 21, 2024
Saturday, July 13, 2024
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries statement on Donald Trump being shot at political rally
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement after Donald Trump was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania:
My thoughts and prayers are with former President Trump.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) July 13, 2024
I am thankful for the decisive law enforcement response.
America is a democracy.
Political violence of any kind is never acceptable.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries statement on Trump Guilty Verdict
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on social media about former president and now convicted felon Donald Trump's guilty verdict
America is a nation built upon the rule of law. The jury has spoken and carefully rendered a decision. Responsible leadership requires the verdict to be respected.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) May 30, 2024
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
House Minority Leader Hakkem Jeffries Statement On Motion to Vacate the Chair
House Minorty House Leader Hakeem Jeffries realesed the following statment after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position of speaker of the House.
My statement in the aftermath of the Motion to Vacate the Chair. pic.twitter.com/woEbuEt2gw
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) October 3, 2023
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries statement on impeachment inquiry into President Biden
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) posted the following on Twitter (now X) in response to the announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Biden Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
The illegitimate impeachment inquiry launched by Extreme MAGA Republicans is regrettable, reckless and reprehensible.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) September 12, 2023
It is a political revenge tour that lacks any factual or constitutional basis.
Democrats will defend the truth and fight right-wing extremists at every turn.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries speech at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington
Watch House minority leader, REp. Hakeem Jeffries speech at the Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech.
We will not rest until we reach the promised land of liberty and justice for all. #MOW60 pic.twitter.com/TajQCjahLO
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) August 26, 2023
Saturday, April 01, 2023
Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries letter to Republican leadership to hold vote on gun legislation
House democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote the following letter to the Republican Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy urging him to hold a vote on “common sense gun safety legislation” following this week’s deadly shooting at a Christian school in Nashville.
Sunday, August 08, 2021
Representatives Hakeem Jeffries statement on Gov. Coumo sexual harassment report
Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Thomas Suozzi (NY-03) and Gregory Meeks (NY-05) issued the following joint statement after a report by State Attorney General, Letitia James found that the harassment claimed by a number of the Governor Coumo's accusers is in violation of state and federal law:
“The office of Attorney General Tish James conducted a complete, thorough and professional investigation of the disturbing allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo. The investigation has found that the Governor engaged in abusive behavior toward women, including subordinates, created a hostile work environment and violated state and federal law. We commend the brave women who came forward and spoke truth to power. The time has come for Governor Andrew Cuomo to do the right thing for the people of New York State and resign.”
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries re-elected as Democratic Caucus Chairman
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY 8th District) was re-elected Wednesday to his role as the Democratic caucus chairman in the 117th Congress. The Democratic caucus chairman is the the fifth ranking member of leadership.
The House Democratic Caucus Chairman presides over caucus meetings, which are composed of all members of the Democratic party. The chair is elected by the caucus, and is limited to two consecutive full terms.
The House Democratic Caucus serves as the organizational forum to elect party leaders at the outset of each new Congress. The caucus meets on a weekly basis to discuss party policy, pending legislative issues, and other matters of mutual concern.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on impeachment: No one is above the law
Rep Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY 8th District) who is the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus spoke before the House voted on a impeachment inquiry resolution. Jeffries let it be known that no one including the President of the United States is above the law.
Watch his speech below:
House #ImpeachmentInquiry takes important step forward.— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) October 31, 2019
Trump abused his power and undermined our national security.
We will hold the President accountable.
No. One. Is. Above. The. Law. pic.twitter.com/ucCn0yujFm