Johnson Says Kushner 'Hedges Bets' Amid Reported Jeffries-Kushner Meeting
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Jared Kushner "hedges bets" after reports that Kushner met privately with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to discuss possible bipartisan issues. Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans will keep control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections despite these talks.Key Facts
- Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and adviser, reportedly met privately with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York City.
- The meeting reportedly covered topics like housing, immigration, and the cost of living.
- Kushner suggested Jeffries meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
- Speaker Mike Johnson said Kushner "hedges bets" but warned not to bet against House Republicans.
- Johnson predicted Republicans will maintain their House majority in the November midterms.
- Democrats are currently favored by polls and special election results to regain the House and likely make Jeffries speaker.
- Some Democrats and critics responded negatively to the Kushner-Jeffries meeting, while others said talking to different people is normal but results matter.
- Neither Jeffries nor Kushner publicly commented on the reported meeting.
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