House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) maintained he’s securely in charge of the House Democrats despite his caucus ignoring his pleas to remain “dignified” at President Donald Trump‘s joint address.
Republicans have blasted Democrats for not having a message or a leader to counter Trump, but Jeffries gave reporters a curt “yes” when asked if he felt “secure” about Democratic unity and his leadership position.
Since the 2024 election, Democrats have struggled to revamp and rebrand their messaging style after historically blue voting blocs trended toward Trump. Many voters, and even some members, have criticized Democrats for being out of touch with working-class people, and several in the caucus have argued that it is time for the Democratic Party to return to populist politics.
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