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Jeffries Meets Kushner on Affordability, Rejects Cartel Claims

8/28/2026

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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner to discuss affordability.
Kushner requested the meeting to address housing, immigration and high living costs.
Jeffries pledged no U.S. President Donald Trump cartel member will receive a pass.
He promised Democrats will follow facts, apply law and uphold the Constitution from day one.
The New York Times reported the meeting, prompting criticism from Tommy Vietor and Adam Kinzinger.

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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner to discuss affordability.
Kushner requested the meeting to address housing, immigration and high living costs.
Jeffries pledged no U.S. President Donald Trump cartel member will receive a pass.
He promised Democrats will follow facts, apply law and uphold the Constitution from day one.
The New York Times reported the meeting, prompting criticism from Tommy Vietor and Adam Kinzinger.