NYC Gazette

Hakeem Jeffries, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 8th district, has recently voiced his concerns on social media regarding several actions taken by House Republicans. Jeffries, who succeeded Edolphus Towns in 2013 and previously served in the New York State Assembly, used his platform to criticize what he perceives as reckless decisions that could have detrimental effects on American society.

On January 28, 2025, Jeffries expressed his disapproval of pardoning individuals involved in the Capitol attack. He stated that such actions "endanger law enforcement and communities throughout America" and vowed to hold House Republicans accountable for their perceived "reckless complicity." The full tweet can be accessed here.

The following day, January 29, 2025, Jeffries accused Republicans of deceit regarding economic policies. He claimed that they lied about reducing living costs and instead issued an "illegal OMB order," allegedly diverting funds from Medicaid, SNAP, and Head Start to benefit wealthy allies. His statement concluded with a commitment: "We won’t let this stand." This tweet is available here.

Later on January 29, Jeffries further criticized the GOP's funding freeze, stating it jeopardizes Medicaid and essential services like Head Start and Meals on Wheels. He labeled this move as part of an extreme agenda by MAGA Republicans to exploit hardworking families. He pledged that House Democrats would intervene to stop these actions. The complete message can be viewed here.