NYC Gazette

Hakeem Jeffries, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New York's 8th District, has posted a series of tweets that express his stance on political issues. Jeffries, who has been in Congress since 2013, succeeding Edolphus Towns, offers his perspective on recent Republican policies.

In a tweet dated April 3, 2025, Jeffries stated, "They have no mandate for any of this." The message, although brief, underscores his doubt about the legitimacy or support for certain unspecified actions. His intent appears to question or challenge the authority or consensus underlying these actions.

On April 4, 2025, Jefferies followed up with another tweet, concerning economic policies, specifically noting, "Trump Tariffs are the largest tax increase in more than 50 years. These far right Republicans do not care about you." This statement critiques the financial burden attributed to the tariffs introduced during former President Donald Trump's administration and suggests a lack of concern for public welfare from conservative policymakers.

In a subsequent tweet from April 5, 2025, Jeffries was critical of the Republican budget, describing it as "nothing more than a toxic Ponzi scheme that will hurt everyday Americans." He highlighted the need to expose and counteract this budget proposal to prevent harm to the general populace.