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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Hakeem Jeffries discusses historical remembrance and political challenges in recent tweets

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U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries 8th Congressional District of New York | Official U.S. House headshot

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries 8th Congressional District of New York | Official U.S. House headshot

Hakeem Jeffries, a U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 8th district, has shared his thoughts on significant issues through recent tweets. His social media activity highlights his stance on historical remembrance and current political debates.

On March 9, 2025, Jeffries reflected on the significance of crossing the Edmund Pettus bridge 60 years after Bloody Sunday. He stated, "We humbly walk in the footsteps of giants who paved the way for us all."

In a tweet dated March 10, 2025, Jeffries criticized House Republicans' intentions regarding healthcare policy by stating that "House Republicans want to gut Medicaid." He concluded with a firm rejection: "Hard pass."

Continuing his focus on social welfare programs, Jeffries addressed legislative efforts in another tweet from March 11, 2025. He expressed concern over proposed budgetary measures by asserting that "House Democrats are fighting to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid." He labeled the Republican spending bill as an attack on vulnerable groups and deemed it "Unacceptable."

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