Hakeem Jeffries: “As a direct result of the costly and reckless Republican war…”

“All of this, of course, is unfolding in the midst of an affordability crisis that Donald Trump continues to maintain is a hoax. And As a direct result of the costly and reckless Republican war of choice, gas prices have skyrocketed. putting more cost pressure on working class Americans, everyday Americans and middle class Americans. Enough. Donald Trump and Republicans have failed the American people.” (01:50–02:00)

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