House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democratic leaders are not prioritising impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump and that members of the caucus are instead focused on cost-of-living issues. After Democrats won majorities in the House and Senate in the midterms, Jeffries told reporters that he has not heard from colleagues about impeaching Trump.
Jeffries also frames his agenda as delivering results rather than “getting even.” On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, he says the public wants Democrats to lower expenses such as groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare costs. New Republic and Fox News both note that Jeffries ties accountability to governance outcomes, while discussing the tension some critics see between accountability and avoiding impeachment.
The outlets differ mainly in emphasis. ZeroHedge and Fox News highlight the political response to Jeffries’ “get even” remark, while New Republic discusses the statement in a broader critical context. All three reports centre on Jeffries’ claim that impeachment is not on the Democratic agenda.
