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Mamdani voices support for Jeffries amid Kushner meeting blowback

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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.

A reporter asked Mamdani if he supported Jeffries were he to become Speaker if Democrats reclaim the House following the fall midterm elections.

“I continue to support Congressman Jeffries and his bid to become the leader,” Mamdani said.

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The Hill Aug 24, 2026
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.

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CBS News Aug 24, 2026
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.

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Fox News Aug 24, 2026
Jeffries' reported meeting with Kushner about possible Trump cooperation draws left-wing backlash

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat, met with President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, reports indicate.

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NBC News Aug 23, 2026
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.

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