Press Releases

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 to make clear that Democrats will continue to work for a bipartisan spending agreement that protects the healthcare of the American people. 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a media availability where he made clear that with only four days until a government shutdown, Donald Trump and Republicans are out of town, marching the country toward a government shutdown and worsening the healthcare crisis they created. 

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

“I condemn the hateful and vile threats made against Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. These dangerous comments calling for her execution are unconscionable. Arizona legislators must hold this unhinged elected official accountable for contributing to an unsafe environment and risking bodily harm to a sitting Member of Congress. There is no place for the incitement of political violence in this country. Republican leaders must reject it immediately.” 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

I am shocked and dismayed at the unfolding tragedy at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc. My heartfelt prayers and condolences are extended to the victims, families, congregants and community.

The level of high profile violence in America this year shocks the conscience. Our country is spiraling out of control. We need dramatic change.

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's This Week, making clear that Democrats will continue to push back against Republican efforts to shut down the government and gut the healthcare of the American people. 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Alex Witt Reports, emphasizing that Democrats will continue to fight to save the healthcare of the American people while Trump and congressional Republicans engage in dangerous corruption and recklessly march us toward a government shutdown. 

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Source with Kaitlan Collins, where he emphasized that Republicans are to blame for the pending government shutdown and that Democrats are fighting hard to save the healthcare of the American people.