Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom
Summary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Trump's adviser Jared Kushner recently met in New York City to discuss topics like housing, immigration, and the cost of living. This private meeting happened before the November midterm elections, where Democrats hope to gain control of the House, with Jeffries possibly becoming Speaker.Key Facts
- Hakeem Jeffries is the leader of House Democrats and could become House Speaker if his party wins the majority.
- Jared Kushner is President Trump's adviser and son-in-law, but he has no official role in the White House.
- The meeting between Jeffries and Kushner covered issues including housing, immigration, and cost of living.
- The discussion took place less than three months before the midterm elections.
- Jeffries did not confirm the meeting but criticized the Republican approach to governing.
- Republicans, led by President Trump, have criticized Democrats as extreme.
- President Trump has met rarely with Jeffries and has insulted him on social media, but recently said he could work with him.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson learned about the meeting only from news reports and said Kushner is not involved in daily White House affairs.
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