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3mo ago

White House Calls on Hakeem Jeffries to Apologize for 'Fight in the Streets' Remark

The Democratic House Minority Leader's comments about opposing Trump's agenda have drawn criticism, with Republicans accusing him of inciting violence.

UNITED STATES - JANUARY 23: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., arrives for his weekly news conference in the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday, January 23, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries holds a press conference in Brooklyn.
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Overview

  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated Democrats would fight Trump's agenda 'legislatively, in the courts, and in the streets' during a Friday press conference in Brooklyn.
  • Republicans, including the Trump White House, condemned the remark as inflammatory and called for an apology, labeling it a call to violence.
  • Jeffries' spokesperson clarified that the comment referred to nonviolent protest and dismissed accusations of incitement as baseless.
  • The remarks have reignited debate over partisan rhetoric, with Jeffries emphasizing opposition to policies he claims harm working-class Americans.
  • This controversy follows historical instances of Democrats facing similar backlash for charged language, highlighting ongoing tensions in U.S. political discourse.