Bloomberg Talks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Talks Government Shutdown
Oct 9, 2025
Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader and Democratic congressman from New York, dives into the urgent need to prevent a government shutdown and extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to avoid health care crisis. He reveals the frustrating lack of dialogue with House Republicans and criticizes their erratic behavior. Jeffries also recounts a fiery confrontation with Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, while emphasizing the importance of Democratic unity around core social principles and delaying his endorsement for a New York City mayoral candidate.
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Urgency Around ACA Tax Credits
- Hakeem Jeffries says Republicans have had no substantive talks with Democrats or the White House to reopen the government.
- He warns open enrollment will expose millions to massive premium increases and loss of coverage.
Who Paid For The Cuts
- Jeffries defends Democrats' temporary subsidy extension and blames Republicans for broader health and benefit cuts.
- He argues GOP policy prioritized tax breaks for billionaires over extending ACA support.
Negotiate With A People's Focus
- Jeffries urges Republicans to sit down and negotiate a spending deal that protects working families.
- He insists any agreement must avoid further gutting health care and must help everyday Americans.
