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Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are committed to "holding the crooks accountable" in new Congress
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, set to become House Speaker, emphasized Democrats' commitment to relentlessly addressing affordability issues while also focusing on combating government corruption.
- Corruption was a significant factor for voters in the midterm elections, with about 90% citing it as important, contributing to Democrats flipping control of both the House and Senate.
- Jeffries stressed that Democrats will pursue both affordability and accountability simultaneously, pledging to follow facts and the law to hold corrupt individuals accountable.
- He linked high living costs with corruption, highlighting the need for a government focused on helping hardworking Americans rather than enriching insiders and donors.
- Jeffries criticized President Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, calling Miller unqualified and accusing him of being responsible for violent mass deportations, while stating Democrats remain open to working on key issues without collaborating with Miller.
