PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Hakeem Jeffries: “That's going to require massive campaign finance reform…”

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

Watch on YouTube

Leader Jeffries at the 2026 CAP IDEAS Conference

Published | Video Starts at 03:44

But there's a related issue, excuse me, that we need to deal, that we need to deal with and that is dramatic reform to the fact that the system is rigged against everyday Americans to benefit, you know, the elites. And That's going to require massive campaign finance reform, massive electoral reform, and yes, massive Supreme Court reform as well. I want to come back to the court and I want in particularly the Calais decision. But I noted your current circumstances and you're having to live with a, in a House that really is just on bended knee to the President. (03:44–03:55)

CLAIM

Asserts the need for massive reforms in campaign finance, electoral processes, and the Supreme Court.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Hakeem Jeffries

Discover more from

Hakeem Jeffries

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.