Jeffries-Kushner Meeting Signals Potential Democratic House Takeover
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, in New York to discuss housing, immigration, and affordability. The meeting, confirmed by sources and first reported by The New York Times, suggests Trump’s inner circle is preparing for a possible Democratic House majority after the November midterms. Jeffries, likely to become Speaker if Democrats win, left the door open for bipartisan cooperation but criticized Republican policies. Critics within the Democratic party condemned the meeting as undermining accountability.
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Hakeem Jeffries Addresses Secret Kushner Meeting, Says 'Trump Cartel' Won't Get a Pass
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) publicly addressed anger over his recent private meeting with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser. In a video posted on X, Jeffries said Kushner requested the meeting to discuss the 'affordability crisis,' which Jeffries acknowledged as real. However, Jeffries insisted that no one in the 'Trump cartel' will get a pass if Democrats come to power, vowing to hold every member accountable 'on day one.' The meeting, first reported by the New York Times, took place in New York City and was arranged by a mutual friend. Topics included housing, immigration, and cost of living. Kushner also urged Jeffries to meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. The meeting drew condemnation from progressive commentators, including Crooked Media co-founder Tommy Vietor, who argued Kushner has no government role and uses family connections for corrupt deals. The meeting occurs months before the midterms, where Democrats are favored to win the House.
Read sourceJeffries and Kushner Meet as Trump Faces Potential Loss of House Majority
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, a top outside adviser to President Donald Trump, met privately in recent weeks to discuss potential areas of common ground, including housing, immigration, and the high cost of living. The meeting, reported by The New York Times, underscores Republican anxiety over losing their congressional majority in the upcoming midterm elections. Jeffries criticized the Trump GOP's 'my-way-or-the-highway approach,' while House Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed the meeting, asserting Republicans will 'defy history and hold this majority.' The article notes that Trump has largely bypassed Congress in his second term, but that dynamic could shift if Democrats gain control of either chamber.
Read sourceHow Jared Kushner Snookered Hakeem Jeffries
The article reports on a private meeting between House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, to discuss potential areas of common ground. The meeting, revealed by The New York Times, has drawn sharp criticism from across the Democratic spectrum, including from progressive Mehdi Hasan, Obama-era adviser Tommy Vietor, and former neoconservative William Kristol. Critics argue that Jeffries should be preparing to subpoena Kushner for corruption investigations rather than seeking comity. The article suggests Kushner outmaneuvered Jeffries by leaking the meeting to stoke intra-party discord, and that Jeffries' approach undermines efforts to hold Trump accountable for corruption. Defenders like Neera Tanden argue the meeting signals White House concern about Democratic House takeover prospects.
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Jared Kushner Meets with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Ahead of Midterms
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and outside adviser, met privately with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York. The meeting, reported by The New York Times, covered issues including housing, immigration, and the high cost of living. It signals the White House is seeking ways to work with Democrats if they regain majority control in the House during the midterm elections. Kushner suggested Jeffries meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles as a follow-up. Jeffries criticized the Republican administration's approach but left the door open for cooperation. The meeting reflects Republican anxiety over losing their congressional majority and potential Democratic oversight, including impeachment threats. House Speaker Mike Johnson downplayed Kushner's role. Kushner and Jeffries have a prior relationship from working on criminal justice reform during Trump's first term.
Read sourceDemocratic House Leader Jeffries Meets with Jared Kushner as Midterms Loom
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and outside advisor, in recent weeks, signaling that Trump's inner circle may be preparing for a potential Democratic takeover of the House in the November midterm elections. The meeting, confirmed by a source familiar with the matter, was described as a 'catch-up' and included discussions on housing, immigration, and affordability. Kushner reportedly suggested Jeffries meet with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Jeffries, who is likely to become Speaker if Democrats win, stated that Democrats are open to working with Republicans but only on their terms, emphasizing the need to address the 'affordability crisis.' Democrats currently lead the generic ballot by over six points. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence Republicans would retain their majority.
Democratic House Leader Jeffries Meets with Jared Kushner as Midterms Loom
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and outside advisor, in recent weeks, signaling that people close to the president may be preparing for Democrats to flip at least one chamber of Congress in the upcoming November midterm elections. The meeting, confirmed by a person familiar with the matter and first reported by The New York Times, covered potential areas of common ground including housing, immigration, and affordability. Jeffries did not directly comment on the meeting but stated that Democrats would continue to push for transformational policy change on the affordability crisis. The meeting comes as Democrats lead Republicans by over six points in the generic ballot. If Democrats win the House, Jeffries is likely to become Speaker and launch investigations into the Trump administration. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence Republicans would retain their majority.