September 21, 2025

HEAR IT: U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. talks about his historic election to Democratic leadership with Rev. Al Sharpton

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries was elected Wednesday to succeed Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader. The historic election makes Jeffries the first Black major party leader in Congress. On Thursday, the congressman chatted with National Action Network founder Al Sharpton about how he plans to navigate bipartisanship, extremism and other issues with other lawmakers.

Rev. Al Sharpton, left. Photo credit: National Action Network. U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., right. Photo credit: Public domain.
Rev. Al Sharpton, left. Photo credit: National Action Network. U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., right. Photo credit: Public domain.

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