Jeffries-Kushner Meeting Draws Democratic Backlash

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's influential son-in-law, drawing criticism from Democrats including Senator Chris Van Hollen, former Obama aide Tommy Vietor and former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger. The meeting, reported by the New York Times, sparked anger within Jeffries's own party ahead of the midterm elections.

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Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner sparks backlash amongst Democrats ahead of midterm elections – US politics live

House Democratic leader meets with president’s son-in-law has ignited fury amongst own party Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries’ meeting with Jared Kushner, the president’s influential son-in-law, has sparked backlash from his own party and other Donald Trump critics. Throughout this Congress, Re…

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Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting

Critics include Senator Chris van Hollen, ex-aide to Obama Tommy Vietor and ex-Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger Democrats and other Donald Trump critics reacted incredulously to a New York Times report on Sunday that House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Jared Kushner, the president’s influential son-in-law, to discuss possible areas of collaboration. The reported meeting comes months ahead of the No…

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