Hakeem Jeffries
ON THE RECORD · 22 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“and that Democrats are going to be the only ones to fight to make this country affordable.”
Hakeem Jeffries · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-18
Jeffries continued making the case that Democrats would fight to make the country affordable.
“We are working hard across the country, continuing to make the case that we need dramatic change as opposed to the status quo,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-18
Jeffries described Democrats' nationwide campaigning effort ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
“Once again, she's going to defy all expectations,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-18
Jeffries praised Kaptur as a legendary figure in the Great Lakes Region and predicted she would defy expectations again.
“It’s shocking, but not surprising, that an American president would do so much to undermine the cause of democracy, freedom and dignity for the Ukrainian people,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-18
Jeffries criticized President Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia after visiting church services in Toledo.
“we are going to hold the crooks accountable.”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26
Jeffries pledged accountability for corruption if Democrats take control of the House.
“We haven’t ruled anything out,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26
Jeffries said recently that Democrats have not ruled out any congressional tools, including impeachment.
“There is a cost to the American people of the out-of-control corruption,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26
Jeffries commented on the consequences of corruption under the Trump administration as Democrats prepare a vast oversight agenda.
“and we haven’t ruled anything in.”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26
Jeffries said recently that Democrats have not ruled in any congressional tools either.
“If folks have been stealing from the American people, shortchanging the American people or screwing over the American people,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26
Jeffries warned about consequences for those who have wronged the American people.
“Why in the world would this Congress give this president additional authority to visit that kind of economic harm on the American people?”
Hakeem Jeffries · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16
Senior Democrats opposed the sanctions bill in a heated floor debate, with Jeffries arguing it would give Trump too much economic authority.
“President Obama is correct that decisive action must be taken on artificial intelligence,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Jeffries backed Obama's call for action on AI and sought to draw a contrast with Republicans.
“Republicans have abdicated their responsibility to govern on behalf of the American people. We will not repeat their error.”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Jeffries said Republicans have abdicated their responsibility to govern and that Democrats will not repeat that error.
“counter the falsehoods and extremism”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09
Jeffries said a contingent of Democrats would be in Dallas during the convention to counter falsehoods and extremism.
“every conversation that we have with the Trump administration, we will continue to make it explicitly clear that the affordability crisis is not a hoax and nothing short of transformational policy change is acceptable.”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Jeffries provided a statement to CNBC regarding communication with the Trump administration.
“We are fighting for an affordable America. The question is whether Republicans will join us.”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Jeffries questioned whether Republicans would join Democrats in fighting for an affordable America.
“To stop the madness, we have repeatedly made clear that an extremist approach will not work and will be met with forceful opposition. The American people want bold change and that's what House Democrats will deliver,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Jeffries suggested in a statement that Democrats would oppose extremist approaches.
“The American people want bold change and that’s what House Democrats will deliver. In every conversation that we have with the Trump administration, we will continue to make it explicitly clear that the affordability crisis is not a hoax and nothing short of transformational policy change is acceptable. We are fighting for an affordable America. The question is whether Republicans will join us.”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Hakeem Jeffries released a statement addressing reported conversations with the Trump administration.
“Throughout this Congress, Republicans have adopted a my-way-or-the-highway approach to governing that has failed the American people. To stop the madness, we have repeatedly made clear that an extremist approach will not work and will be met with forceful opposition.”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Hakeem Jeffries responded in a statement to reports of a meeting with Jared Kushner.
“House Democrats look forward to welcoming you to the 119th Congress as we fight for an Affordable America,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Hakeem Jeffries congratulated Aisha Wahab on her special election victory to Congress.
“would rather make it harder to vote than easier to afford a home”
Hakeem Jeffries · said 2026-07-10 · reported 2026-07-11
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote on X that Republicans would rather make it harder to vote than easier to afford a home.
“Public servants should earn the votes of the people that they hope to represent. What Republicans are trying to do in Texas is to have politicians choose their voters,”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-15
Hakeem Jeffries spoke to reporters regarding the redistricting plan in Texas.
“undermine free and fair elections.”
Hakeem Jeffries · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-15
Hakeem Jeffries criticized Donald Trump's redistricting efforts.