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Jeffries Cancels Ballard Fundraiser After Trump-Allied Lobbyists Reports

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 3:11 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries canceled a planned fundraiser after reports linked it to Trump-allied lobbyists.
The event was to be hosted by Ballard Partners, a leading Washington lobbying firm.
Invitations requested $8,500 from hosts and $10,000 from political action committees for the Jeffries Majority Fund.
Spokesperson Justin Chermol said Jeffries will not attend any Ballard event now or in the future.

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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries canceled a planned fundraiser after reports linked it to Trump-allied lobbyists.
The event was to be hosted by Ballard Partners, a leading Washington lobbying firm.
Invitations requested $8,500 from hosts and $10,000 from political action committees for the Jeffries Majority Fund.
Spokesperson Justin Chermol said Jeffries will not attend any Ballard event now or in the future.