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Hakeem Jeffries: “Donald Trump found the time to extort $230 million from the…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Remarks Before Final Vote to Reopen Government

Published November 13, 2025 | Video Starts at 05:21

Donald Trump found the time to to meet with the Chinese Communist Party. Donald Trump found the time to destroy the East Wing of the White House. Donald Trump found the time to extort $230 million from the Department of Justice so he could line his pockets. Donald Trump found the time to bail out Argentina with $40 billion. Donald Trump found the time to rip away snap benefits from 42 million Americans. (05:21–05:30)

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Alleges that Donald Trump extorted $230 million from the Department of Justice for personal gain.

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“Republicans enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in American history.”
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“Republicans control the House, the Senate and the presidency.”
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“Donald Trump and Republicans made the decision to shut the government down.”
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“Donald Trump, the longest shutdown in American history, would rather do that than provide health care that's affordable to working class…”
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“House Democrats will continue to fight to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits for tens of millions of Americans.”
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“Either Republicans finally decide to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits this year or the American people will throw Republicans out…”
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“Republicans haven't done a damn thing to lower the high cost of living.”
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“Democrats said we've got to fight to make sure that we extend the Affordable Care act tax credits so that tens of millions of people...don't…”
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“As a result of Republican policies, the hospitals, nursing homes and community based health centers are closing all across America…”
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“Because of Republican refusal to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits, tens of millions of Americans are at risk of being unable to…”
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“There's a discharge petition connected to legislation that House Democrats have introduced to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits for…”
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“The tax Credits expire on December 31st.”
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