House Democratic Caucus Chair and Brooklyn U.S. Rep. Hakeem S. Jeffries is the next Dem leader after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stepped down two weeks ago. He’s the first Black person to hold the position in history.
he sent on Nov. 18 explaining why he believed he should be the next Democratic leader. In the letter, he wrote that he would “empower” each member of the caucus despite ideologies, increase security around members to protect against political violence, and focus on reclaiming the majority in the House.
“It’s my goal to make sure that I am who I am,” said Jeffries, “a child of two working class parents from a predominantly African American neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, coming of age during some rough times as it relates to the crack, cocaine era but also being surrounded by an incredibly loving community.”
“I’m proud to give my resounding endorsement to Hakeem Jeffries for Democratic Leader. Whether as the co-chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee or the chair of our House Democratic Caucus, he has demonstrated his indispensable leadership time and time again,” said Hoyer in a statement.
Additionally, Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn threw her support behind Jeffries as Pelosi’s successor. “Brooklyn’s own Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has dedicated his entire career to uplifting Brooklynites, and his remarkable rise from humble roots to chair of the House Democratic Caucus is a testament to his skilled leadership, legislative abilities and keen understanding of the needs of his constituents,” said Bichotte Hermelyn in a statement.
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