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Hakeem Jeffries heckled at Denver Democratic conference by activists
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the presumed next House speaker, was repeatedly heckled by protesters during a panel at the Democratic "What's Next" conference in Denver, with demands for policies like the Green New Deal and Medicare-for-All.
- Protesters expressed frustration and fear for their future, calling Jeffries a liar and challenging his positions amid the party's post-2026 election gathering.
- The "What's Next" conference aims to shape the Democratic Party's direction through 2028, following significant gains in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Jeffries emphasized plans to address corruption in Washington by removing big money influence and banning stock trading by members of Congress.
- House Democrats are set to vote on their leadership slate on November 18, with Jeffries running unopposed for the speaker nomination.
