Hakeem Jeffries U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Hakeem Jeffries U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Hakeem Jeffries, a U.S. Congress member representing New York's 8th district, has commented on developments within the legislative body in a series of tweets. Jeffries, a Brooklyn native with degrees from Binghamton University and New York University, has served in Congress since 2013, succeeding Edolphus Towns. His recent tweets address significant political and legislative themes.
On April 10, 2025, Jeffries announced that "House Republicans have been forced to pull their Medicaid-killing budget resolution from the floor tonight." He emphasized that maintaining pressure is crucial at this juncture.
Later the same day, Jeffries expressed his stance on accountability, declaring, "Let me be clear. We will hold extreme MAGA Republicans accountable for any corruption, insider trading and stock market manipulation." His message was direct, highlighting his commitment to oversight.
On April 11, 2025, he tweeted a brief but pointed statement, "Welcome to the so-called Golden Age of America," accompanied by a link, which suggests an ironic or critical tone regarding the prevailing national conditions.
Jeffries, who began his career in the New York State Assembly before moving to Congress, continues to represent his Brooklyn constituency and influence national policy.
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