"I don't give a damn": Jeffries defends "maximum warfare" remark amid GOP criticism
Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his use of the phrase "maximum warfare" to describe Democrats' efforts in redistricting despite criticism from Republicans. Jeffries said the phrase came from a source close to President Trump and stated he does not regret the comment, while also condemning political violence.Key Facts
- Jeffries used the phrase "maximum warfare" to describe Democrats' redistricting strategy.
- Republicans criticized the phrase, linking it to political violence after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- Jeffries said he stands by the comment and dismissed Republican criticism.
- The phrase was originally reported by The New York Times and attributed to a source close to President Trump.
- Several House Republicans accused Jeffries of fueling partisan anger on social media.
- Jeffries condemned all forms of political violence at his press conference.
- The new redistricting map approved by Virginians could give Democrats a 10-1 majority.
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