Press Releases
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Since 1619, Black Americans have been an inextricable part of the gorgeous mosaic of the United States, but it was not until June 19, 1865, when Union troops delivered orders enforcing emancipation to Texas, that our nation finally started to live up to its ideals of liberty and justice for all. Juneteenth is a time to honor the resilience of Black Americans and commemorate the formerly enslaved who fought for their freedom.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox 5's Good Day New York where he emphasized that Donald Trump's reckless and costly war of choice needs to end in order to lower costs and make life better for the American people.
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 Trump and sycophantic Republicans in Congress.
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.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats are focused on lowering costs and ending Donald Trump's reckless war of choice to make life affordable for working families.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Republicans don't care about the economic well-being of the American people, Democrats are committed to lowering costs and using taxpayer dollars to make life better and more affordable.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Democratic leaders for a press conference ahead of the 14th anniversary of DACA, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump said his immigration enforcement efforts would target violent felons, they have instead come after families, children and Dreamers.
Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he reiterated that Democrats will continue to push back on the corruption of the Trump administration and work to lower the high cost of living on behalf of the American people.