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Hakeem Jeffries: “In Indiana, [Donald Trump's] effort to try to rig the…”

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

Leader Jeffries on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki

Published December 12, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:35

What does that tell you about Donald Trump's hold on his party right now? Well, across the board, it was a good night for the American people and a bad day for Donald Trump. And In Indiana, [Donald Trump's] effort to try to rig the midterm elections [failed]. because he knows that his policies has been a disaster. The Republican Party has been a disaster. The House Republican Conference has been a disaster. (00:35–00:37)

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Asserts that Donald Trump's attempt to influence Indiana's midterm elections was unsuccessful.

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