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Hakeem Jeffries on leadership and legislative battles
House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sat down with NY1's Errol Louis in Washington, D.C. this week for an exclusive one-on-one interview.
Jeffries highlighted his new leadership office and outlined the party's strategy for the 2026 midterms, aiming to capture 40–45 seats. He also criticized President Donald Trump's family dealmaking, while praising New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for prioritizing affordability and public safety in the city.
Regarding urban development, Jeffries addressed how gentrification is displacing Black and working-class communities, emphasizing the need…
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