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Jeffries Deflects Questions on Biden’s Decline, Highlights Democratic Wins

The House Minority Leader shifts focus to policy priorities and recent electoral victories as scrutiny over Biden’s cognitive health resurfaces.

Representative Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, speaks during a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Congress looks set to clear legislation to protect same-sex marriages and authorize defense spending for the rest of the fiscal year this week, ticking off one of two major year-end must-do bills. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Overview

  • Hakeem Jeffries faced tough questioning on CNN about President Biden’s cognitive decline and why Democrats insisted on his fitness before his withdrawal in 2024.
  • A forthcoming book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson claims Biden failed to recognize George Clooney at a fundraiser, fueling criticism of Democratic leadership's transparency.
  • Jeffries avoided directly addressing past decisions, emphasizing the need to focus on present policy challenges like healthcare and veterans’ support.
  • He defended Biden’s decision to step aside for Vice President Kamala Harris, stating it was strongly supported by Democratic leadership.
  • Jeffries cited recent special-election victories as evidence of voter trust in Democrats and rejection of MAGA extremism.