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In reply to the discussion: Hakeem Jeffries praises Trump's border policy [View all]vanessa_ca
(611 posts)83. Not a fake. See post 53
WhiskeyGrinder (26,067 posts)
53. No. He did say it. Unless you think he'd post a deep fake on his own government site.
Reply to mysteryowl (Reply #44)
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:31 AM
https://democraticleader.house.gov/media/press-releases/leader-jeffries-cnn-these-people-are-destroying-healthcare-american-people
PAMELA BROWN: And it is true that the polls show in terms of the tactics used that the majority, they don't like the tactics being used. But in terms of the border, securing the border, can you give President Trump any credit for securing the border? Because as you know, that was a big issue under the Biden administration when you had record border crossings and those border crossings have gone down dramatically. Can you give him credit for that?
LEADER JEFFRIES: The border is secure, that's a good thing. It's happened on his watch. He wants to claim credit for it. Of course, he'll get credit for that. In terms of making sure that we actually deal with the issues that matter, including on immigration or beyond, there's a lot that is left to be desired.
53. No. He did say it. Unless you think he'd post a deep fake on his own government site.
Reply to mysteryowl (Reply #44)
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:31 AM
https://democraticleader.house.gov/media/press-releases/leader-jeffries-cnn-these-people-are-destroying-healthcare-american-people
PAMELA BROWN: And it is true that the polls show in terms of the tactics used that the majority, they don't like the tactics being used. But in terms of the border, securing the border, can you give President Trump any credit for securing the border? Because as you know, that was a big issue under the Biden administration when you had record border crossings and those border crossings have gone down dramatically. Can you give him credit for that?
LEADER JEFFRIES: The border is secure, that's a good thing. It's happened on his watch. He wants to claim credit for it. Of course, he'll get credit for that. In terms of making sure that we actually deal with the issues that matter, including on immigration or beyond, there's a lot that is left to be desired.
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Does this harsh sentiment apply to Sanders who basically said the same thing?
QueerDuck
10 hrs ago
#69
No. He did say it. Unless you think he'd post a deep fake on his own government site.
WhiskeyGrinder
15 hrs ago
#53
'They Lie for a Living': Jeffries Rages At WH Claim About Pete Hegseth's Involvement In Second Boat Strike'
Cha
22 min ago
#84
He just joined Republicans voted to "denounce 'horrors' of socialism" on November 21st
Polybius
Yesterday
#22
Of course he does get the same condemnation for stating untruths that hurt us.
travelingthrulife
11 hrs ago
#63
Someone like Ocasio-Cortez would have been prepared for battle and retorted with this factual information
Mysterian
10 hrs ago
#66
Politicians doing politics: a big sin, I guess. Unless one imagines oneself an outsider after decades in politics
betsuni
17 hrs ago
#48
Yes, sarcastic. Saying "Trump did a better job. ... It ain't that hard to do. Biden didn't do it." THAT'S praising Trump
betsuni
17 hrs ago
#47
Why? Why do Dems always try to appease the vile, greedy , lying republicans...
Bread and Circuses
20 hrs ago
#46
Couldn't agree more. Trump hasn't done anything worthy of praise from Democrats.
Emile
15 hrs ago
#57
Jeffries needs to get a clue. Just ridiculous. The border is closed and we are not taking any refugees
LymphocyteLover
15 hrs ago
#58
We are going to win back the House in '26 and Hakeem Jeffries will be our Speaker
Quiet Em
10 hrs ago
#70
You are mentioning great Representatives who all strongly support Hakeem Jeffries.
Quiet Em
6 hrs ago
#82