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Hakeem Jeffries defends his meeting with Trump envoy Jared Kushner
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic House minority leader, defended his private meeting with Jared Kushner, stating it was arranged at Kushner's request to discuss the US affordability crisis, including housing and immigration issues.
- Jeffries emphasized that no members of the Trump administration will receive special treatment, affirming Democrats’ commitment to accountability if they regain control of Congress.
- The meeting drew criticism from Democrats like James Carville and Tommy Vietor, who argued Kushner lacks an official government role and accused him of engaging in corrupt dealings.
- Despite backlash, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed his support for Jeffries as a potential House majority leader.
- Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, expressed uncertainty about the meeting's purpose and noted Kushner's limited official involvement in the current administration.
