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News Reporting· Fox News Published Aug 24, 2026

Jeffries' reported meeting with Kushner about possible Trump cooperation draws left-wing backlash

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces intense backlash from far-left progressives on social media after holding a closed-door meeting with President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The two reportedly met to discuss how Democrats and the administration could work together, leading to accusations of betrayal.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner met in recent weeks and spoke about possible issues of common ground, according to reports, landing the top House Democrat in hot water with some on the political left who have taken issue with the reported get-together.

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News Reporting· The Hill

Mamdani voices support for Jeffries amid Kushner meeting blowback

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Monday voiced his support for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) after the congressman received blowback for meeting with Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law.

News Reporting· The Hill

Byron Donalds: Kushner 'just keepings lines of communication open' with Jeffries meeting

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Monday said President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in recent weeks to create an opportunity for future discussions. “I think knowing Jared Kushner, I think he's used to keeping lines of communication open.

News Reporting· CBS News

Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries met as midterm elections loom

The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.

News Reporting· NBC News

Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meet to discuss how Democrats and Trump could cooperate

The meeting comes with just months to go before midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the remainder of Trump’s term.