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Trump accuses Hakeem Jeffries of inciting violence after White House assassination scare

Trump said Jeffries should face criminal charges over rhetoric he linked to the recent security scare.

Trump accuses Hakeem Jeffries of inciting violence after White House assassination scare
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This article1 analysis · Oct 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
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Donald Trump accused House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of inciting violence after a recent security scare, and Jeffries dismissed the accusation while criticizing Trump. The exchange revived a dispute over Jeffries’ “maximum warfare” rhetoric.

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Trump Calls for Charges Against Jeffries Over Redistricting Remarks

President Donald Trump called for charges against Hakeem Jeffries, accusing him of inciting violence over remarks made in a redistricting dispute and connecting the accusation to a recent shooting. Left-leaning outlets question the link to violence and emphasize the redistricting context, with some portraying the demand as political persecution. Center outlets report the charge alongside Jeffries's response and recall the redistricting dispute behind it. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump's demand and connect Jeffries's remarks to the recent shooting or security scare.

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