Donald Trump publicly calls for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to be charged over alleged “inciting violence,” linking the congressman’s comments to the April White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. In social media posts reported by outlets, Trump characterizes Jeffries as a “lunatic” and argues that Jeffries’s rhetoric—specifically references to “maximum warfare”—should be treated as evidence supporting criminal charges.
The articles say Trump shares an image that connects Jeffries’s language to the shooting, which occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in April. One account also includes context suggesting Jeffries’s “maximum warfare” wording is part of Democratic efforts to counter Republican gerrymandering, rather than a direct reference to violence.
Both pieces describe Trump’s demand for legal action and his effort to frame the remarks as contributing to violent wrongdoing. Neither source indicates that any charges have been filed, or that authorities have made an official determination about Jeffries’s comments. The reporting focuses on Trump’s accusations and the rhetorical linkage he makes between Jeffries’s statements and the shooting.
