Hakeem Jeffries criticized Trump’s Middle East military spending, advocating for funds to improve American lives instead.
Quiver AI Summary
Leader Jeffries discusses foreign policy and domestic issues: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on "Keepin' it Real" with Rev. Al Sharpton, criticizing former President Donald Trump's military actions in the Middle East. Jeffries stated, "if you're going to spend billions, it shouldn't be on a war of choice in the Middle East," advocating for using funds to address domestic concerns like housing and healthcare.
Emphasis on congressional authority: Jeffries called Trump's military actions unauthorized, stressing the need for presidential accountability to Congress. He remarked, "there's zero evidence that there was a threat that required preemptive action," which he believes contributes to the unpopularity of the war.
Commentary on voting rights legislation: Responding to Trump’s stance on a voting requirement bill, Jeffries expressed concern over potential voter suppression, stating, "we should be lifting up the ability of Americans to participate in our democracy, not suppressing it," highlighting the importance of fair electoral practices.
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Hakeem S. Jeffries Fundraising
Hakeem S. Jeffries recently disclosed $1.3M of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 40th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 85.7% came from individual donors.
Jeffries disclosed $2.2M of spending. This was the 12th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Jeffries disclosed $5.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 44th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Hakeem S. Jeffries Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Hakeem S. Jeffries is worth $596.2K, as of March 9th, 2026. This is the 382nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Jeffries has approximately $169.7K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Hakeem S. Jeffries's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Jeffries.
Hakeem S. Jeffries Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Hakeem S. Jeffries:
- H.R.19: Reserved for the Minority Leader.
- H.R.18: Reserved for the Minority Leader.
- H.R.13: Reserved for the Minority Leader.
You can track bills proposed by Hakeem S. Jeffries on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Jeffries.
2026 New York's 8th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $20,593,438 of spending in New York's 8th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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