Summary
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats are committed to preventing a government shutdown. He spoke on the U.S. Capitol steps with about 100 lawmakers. Jeffries criticized a social media video by Donald Trump, calling it "racist and fake."
Key Facts
- Hakeem Jeffries is the House Democratic Leader.
- Jeffries made a public statement at the U.S. Capitol.
- He was joined by around 100 Democratic lawmakers.
- They are focused on preventing a government shutdown.
- Jeffries emphasized the importance of health care funding.
- Jeffries criticized a video by former President Donald Trump.
- He referred to the video as "racist and fake."