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Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
Friday, July 3, 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York discussed the Democratic Party's direction in an interview with NPR's Michel Martin. Jeffries addressed divisions within the party and stated that former President Donald Trump is a significant issue. The interview took place ahead of the nation's 250th birthday celebration. No additional details about specific party divisions or how Jeffries characterized Trump's role were provided in the original text.