Jeffries
Americannoun
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Leading Democrats—ranging from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani—quickly condemned the correspondents dinner attack, as they have other attempts on Trump’s life.
From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026
In a letter addressed to Johnson and Jeffries, the lawmakers urged both House leaders to push the Ethics Committee to “expedite their investigation” with more transparency, including public hearings.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who poured a lot of time, money, coordination, pressure, and campaigning into the outcome, was understandably gloating following the result.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
Jeffries has said he believes only a small number of Republicans would need to break ranks for the measure to pass.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“Mr. Jeffries, can you tell me what happened?”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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