After Democrats’ historic victory, why is this how Hakeem Jeffries is responding?
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries isn’t interested in seeking impeachment charges against President Donald Trump.
Speaking on MS NOW’s Morning Joe Wednesday, Jeffries laid out his priorities for his party’s newfound leadership in the House of Representatives.
“The American people don’t want us to get even. They want us to get things done on their behalf because life is way too expensive,” Jeffries said.
Why was he not primaried?
Chi Osse tried to primary him, but the DSA declined to endorse him because they felt Jeffries had basically infinite money to spend and that Osse kicking out the majority leader would have a damaging effect on the Democratic party.
And, yes, Mamdani and AOC were vocal in their support of Jeffries over Osse. Because we can’t have nice things.
Short answer: party > Americans
He’s unfortunately liked in his district, so DSA opted to focus on other seats, which they were mostly successful with.