House Democrats Elect Rep. Hakeem Jeffries As Leader

House Democrats have elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., as their party leader, making history as the first Black person to lead a congressional caucus. NBC's Ali Vitali reports from Capitol Hill.



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House Democrats Elect Rep. Hakeem Jeffries As Leader

[vertigo]

Maybe the problem with democracy being so unstable today is the media continually covers politics like it's a sporting event. It's not.

[bunnyniyori]

I'm as white as the day is long. I consider this a good thing. The black community needs a voice like this.

[guynorth]

Congratulations to Representative Jeffries, he's a good man, he is focussed.

[wendynicklin]

Congratulations 👏👏👏 you do your country proud 😌

[jimmywood]

Just another crook in Washington. Crooks come in All colors.

[rissanortonkn]

Congratulations Jeffrie you got this 🤗

[rowell]

I like Jeffries. He is a good speaker and a good man.

[joelpayne]

Congratulations on your election a new leader in Congress and I know that he will be smart and look forward to challenges.

[clarencehastings]

It's good to see the next generation of Dems standing up! Congrats!

[thedirty]

WELCOME HAKEEM! As a millennial, this gives me great hope in our direction moving forward!

[mam]

I am so impressed to see the Democratic Party be so inclusive of all human beings, no matter what their gender, their religion, or their race! This is what democracy should look like! This is what The United States of America should look like! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[johnpop]

OK Mr. Speaker! He's a great choice!

[teresagalvingoldsmith]

Excellent Choice. Congratulation and we're continue to make history!

[halbm]

The children of the world would like to see Nancy Pelosi apologize to Donald Trump. Please do the right thing.

[ronaldgreen]

"Hakeem leads the team!" Congratulations on your new leadership position.👏🇺🇸😉👌

[ksailor]

Cant wait! He and his staff are the REAL DEAL!! HE is a real leader of the people. GO HAKIM!! BIG LOVE!! LOVE LOVE!!! YAYAYAYAYA

[freedomfinder]

Congratulations, Speaker Jeffries!! Glad to have you at the helm. 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[cutiepatootie]

He should be worth 200 million in the next few years.

[blacklivesmatter]

Congratulations Well Deserved !! I'm so happy for you !!🙏🏾🎉❤❤❤

[kdtennis]

US Rep. Hakeem Jeffries:

I know someone who knew him when he was at Georgetown University! He later picked up a Law Degree at NYU!

He is hard working, and a total NYC Person! A person who is a strategic thinker, and quite confident ( too many trust fund babies and prima donnas in the US Congress)!

He does have the strenth of being able to work with moderate Democrats to very progressive Democrats!