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Hakeem Jeffries Stands by 'Maximum Warfare' Comments Against Republicans

Jeffries said he stood by his remarks about Republicans and criticized the White House press secretary’s response to political rhetoric.

Hakeem Jeffries Stands by 'Maximum Warfare' Comments Against Republicans
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Hakeem Jeffries reiterated that he stands by his “maximum warfare” remarks about Republicans amid criticism of political rhetoric. The article’s author disputes Jeffries’ connection of that debate to attacks on Donald Trump and Josh Shapiro.

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House Minority Leader defending his “maximum warfare” remarks

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White House press secretary criticized by Jeffries

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Public figure used as a comparison for Jeffries; Josh Shapiro, Governor whose home was attacked by an arsonist

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