Hakeem Jeffries, expected to become House speaker if Democrats take control of Congress in January, said the party should prioritize addressing high US living costs rather than seeking retaliation against President Trump. He said Americans do not want tit‑for‑tat politics and want concrete action on affordability; Democrats ran on this agenda and must now deliver.

2026-11-04

Hakeem Jeffries, expected to become House speaker if Democrats take control of Congress in January, said the party should prioritize addressing high US living costs rather than seeking retaliation against President Trump. He said Americans do not want tit‑for‑tat politics and want concrete action on affordability; Democrats ran on this agenda and must now deliver.