Democratic House Leader Jeffries Meets with Jared Kushner as Midterms Loom
Democrats are currently favored to win a majority in the House of Representatives after November's elections.
TL;DR
- Hakeem Jeffries, a key Democratic leader, met with Jared Kushner, former President Trump's son-in-law.
- The meeting, confirmed by a person familiar with the discussion, occurred in recent weeks.
- Jeffries stated that any conversations with the Trump administration would emphasize the affordability crisis and the need for transformational policy change.
- Kushner and Jeffries reportedly discussed housing, immigration, and affordability as potential areas for bipartisan cooperation.
- The meeting suggests some within the Trump orbit are preparing for a potential Democratic takeover of Congress in the November midterms.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in Republicans retaining their majority but acknowledged Kushner's tendency to 'hedge his bets'.