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Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on State of the Union with Jake Tapper, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the drastic cuts to Medicaid and other critical programs that Donald Trump and House Republicans are advancing.

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Elon Musk is traumatizing hardworking federal employees, their children and families. He has no legal authority to make his latest demands. 

We will block him in Congress and in the Courts. Again. 

San Francisco, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

The Trump administration, enabled by compliant House Republicans, has weakened America’s national security by unjustifiably firing three highly decorated military leaders. General CQ Brown, Admiral Lisa Franchetti and General James Slife have all served our nation with honor, courage and distinction. 

San Francisco, CA – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

Ms. Voletta Wallace was an intelligent, strong & dignified Queen Mother who raised a legend in Brooklyn and kept his powerful legacy alive for decades. 

We mourn her loss, but celebrate her life and take comfort from the fact that she is now reunited with her beloved Notorious B.I.G. in heaven.

May she forever Rest in Peace. 

Dallas, TX – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on This Week with Jon Karl, where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism that is being unleashed on the American people by the Trump administration and House Republicans. 

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace, where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue to fight to lower costs for the American people while the Trump administration's harmful policies prioritize the wealthy. 

Brooklyn, NY – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on The ReidOut with Joy Reid where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back against the far-right extremism of Donald Trump and House Republicans.  

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that while Republicans promised to lower costs for everyday Americans, they are instead stealing taxpayer dollars to reward their billionaire donors and big corporations.