Hakeem Jeffries, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 8th district since 2013, has been vocal on various political issues through his social media platform. His recent tweets address concerns about fiscal policies and political dynamics within the United States.
On June 5, 2025, Jeffries criticized the GOP tax policy, stating that “The GOP Tax Scam irresponsibly explodes the deficit by more than $2,000,000,000,000 (Two Trillion). To give massive tax breaks to their billionaire donors. Shame on House Republicans for trying to bankrupt America.” This tweet reflects his disapproval of the fiscal strategies employed by House Republicans.
In another tweet dated June 6, 2025, Jeffries expressed concern over certain individuals serving in Congress. He stated that “It’s deeply troubling that such an ignorant and hateful extremist is serving in the United States Congress. That would be you, Mary.” The tweet directly addresses an unnamed individual referred to as “Mary.”
On June 7, 2025, Jeffries commented on internal conflicts within the Republican Party. He tweeted that “We are in the middle of a Republican Civil War. The American people are paying the price.” This statement highlights his view on how political discord is impacting citizens.
Hakeem Jeffries has served in Congress since replacing Edolphus Towns in 2013 and previously held a position in the New York State Assembly from 2007 to 2012. Born in Brooklyn in 1970 and currently residing there, he holds degrees from Binghamton University and New York University.
