Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Wants His Republican Colleagues to Put Country Before Party

Representative Hakeem Jeffries talks about Brooklyn, responds to President Trump’s comments on Rep. Ilhan Omar and shares what unifies Democrats in the House of Representatives.
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[sgtjohnson]

When he started listing what brooklyn had given to America I was like he better mention Biggie lol

[dianeblumenthal]

Brooklyn also gave the world my dad, Bernie !! He grew up in Williamsburg in the 1930s.

[joehayduk]

i agree, i just wish this guy would agree our border is a disgrace

[NewMessage]

If Donnie were anyone other than the sitting Prez, he'd have been charged with criminal incitement 15 times already.

[humanonearth]

If you've worked for a competent boss, leader, manager before. You'll recognize that skill in Mr. Jeffries. He exudes confidence and competence.

[ScrapperTBP]

The problem isn't party before country. It is person before people. Politicians cling to their party because it gives them power personally. Specifically it lets them stay in power

[dmoriarty]

Gentrification by hipsters and greedy landlords

[shimmySchermerhorn-dkgi]

Near Brooklyn has my Grandfather's building called "Schermerhorn Row" constructed in 1810-1812 Series of Red Buildings on the water at South Street Seaport.

[fitawrarifitness]

"Where Brooklyn at!!??" ✊🏿 "Where Brooklyn at!!??" ✊🏿 "Where Brooklyn at!!??" ✊🏿

[Soma]

And in Doing so Hakeem should be in the Hot California sun without his Security

[mmctest]

That's a two way street. Your view of what is best for the country if not necessarily the only or the right one. Every American has the right to their own opinion and the right to express that opinion and you have no right to degrade anyone for doing so. Therefore one must question your motivation and whether or not it is just self-serving rather than country serving. My opinion

[FedericoGalimbertiApparel]

I wish, this voice in the GOP would not be drowned by the bigotry of Mr T. The senior leaders members of the party should stand up for the nation more frequently and then Mr T would not steer with such flagrant remarks. The egocentric thinking of Mr T and the lack of organisation to taper him down in the GOP will inevitably cause massive backfire in 2020

[MsLansones]

Didn’t drimpf sr destroy Coney Island?

[sergnyc]

What he claims is important, he did nothing to fix or address in his own area. No accountability. The more people talk Trump, the more they deflect from being a weak leader.

[merelvallo]

In Hong Kong, a million people demonstrated against the Chinese Bully. In the USA a million people plan to raid Area 51. Think about that. Don't you have a Bully of your own to demonstrate against? What is more important?

[erikt]

If Rep. Jeffries has been paying attention, he should know that in a post trump world, words no longer have consequences.

[catalinacurio]

Hakeem You have so much presence! Why am I not hearing more of you, speak up more man, your words have very important consequences because they are the truth, much respect! 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[mikeyoung]

People that support parties often push patriotism as the reason for following their side while they attack the other party. It's like, you aren't a patriot unless you support the president or don't help us remove him from office. Patriotism is loving your country while keeping your individuality and ability to think and speak freely. Not just follow blindly and support the team and their version of the country. I believe you put our country first but it has to be a version of the country that supports different perspectives even if they go against the leader's party or his opposition. Destroying half the country to win an election has to be bad for the constitution and the country, in the long run. Too many support the now only.

[Saiputera]

What can he do. You think republican will gonna side with dems. HAHAHAHAH think again😂😂

[Gymnopediea]

I always find Hakeem Jeffries both incisive and charming. It's a very interesting combination.