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Jeffries Slams Trump, Calls for Accountability Amid Rising Costs

2/26/2026

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump and urged apology for rising cost of living.
He described Trump's presidency as a "complete disaster" and highlighted concerns on job creation and immigration enforcement.
Jeffries accused Republicans of abandoning responsibilities and serving as "reckless rubber stamps" for Trump's agenda, undermining accountability.
Democrats planned protests, with some boycotting, and Jeffries urged silent defiance or counter-events.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump and urged apology for rising cost of living.
He described Trump's presidency as a "complete disaster" and highlighted concerns on job creation and immigration enforcement.
Jeffries accused Republicans of abandoning responsibilities and serving as "reckless rubber stamps" for Trump's agenda, undermining accountability.
Democrats planned protests, with some boycotting, and Jeffries urged silent defiance or counter-events.