'This Week' Transcript 2-16-25: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen ...
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Markwayne Mullin were on "This Week" Sunday, February 16. This is a rush transcript and may be updated.
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Hakeem Jeffries remains the House Democratic Leader, continuing to advocate for Democratic priorities and a bicameral pathway to address legislative issues as they arise. He has been active in public appearances and statements commenting on budget proposals, governance, and policy battles with the Republican-led House in 2025 and 2026.[1][3]
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In late 2025 and into 2026, Jeffries publicly criticized Republican policy approaches and called for bipartisan action on key issues such as cost of living, healthcare costs, and government funding, while highlighting Democratic victories in various state elections as momentum for the party.[2][3]
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Coverage from major outlets shows Jeffries engaging with media on topics including the federal budget process, government shutdowns, and debates over ACA subsidies and SNAP/Medicaid policies, often framing them as tests of a functioning democracy and protecting working families.[6][1][2]
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