Hakeem Jeffries dismisses Kushner meeting concerns

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Hakeem Jeffries dismisses Kushner meeting concerns: Lindsey Granger | RISING

Hakeem Jeffries dismisses Kushner meeting concerns: Lindsey Granger | RISING

Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner, and everybody has questions.  

The New York Times reported Sunday that the House Democratic leader had a private meeting with President Trump’s son-in-law to discuss potential areas of common ground.  

On the surface, that’s politics. Jeffries could soon be Speaker if Democrats win the House, so having conversations with people close to the White House makes sense. Probably would make more sense to people who actually have jobs in the White House, but I digress. 

Jeffries then posted this video defending the meeting. 

“He asked for a meeting and I took it, to discuss the affordability crisis that exists that is not a hoax. At the same period in time — I shouldn’t have to say it, but I am — no one is going to get a pass. We’re gonna hold every single member of the Trump cartel accountable, beginning on day one,” said the House minority leader.  

OK. But I........

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