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NY Rep. Hakeem Jeffries gets rude awakening at Democratic convention as heckler erupts
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the presumptive next House speaker, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters during a panel at the Democratic "What’s Next" conference in Denver, with hecklers demanding action on the Green New Deal and Medicare-for-all.
- Protesters expressed frustration and fear about the future, calling Jeffries a liar and voicing concerns about the direction of the Democratic Party.
- The "What’s Next" conference is a major post-election event aimed at shaping the Democratic Party’s agenda through 2028, following significant gains in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Jeffries emphasized plans to address corruption by removing big money from politics 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.
