House Democrats try to shut down disruptions at Trump's State of the Union - Axios
Leader Jeffries privately confronted members over last year's outbursts and proposed 'silent defiance' as the preferred tactic for this year's address.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is urging Democrats to choose between boycotting or practicing 'silent defiance' during President Trump's State of the Union to avoid the chaotic disruptions that occurred last year.
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