Inside the backlash over the Jeffries-Kushner meeting

Axios reports that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with former president’s son‑in‑law Jared Kushner to discuss housing, immigration and the affordability crisis. The meeting has sparked anger among progressives, who say it signals a willingness to negotiate with the Trump network rather than draw clear lines. Critics also highlighted Jeffries’ recent remarks that he does not back Medicare for All, a flagship of the party’s left platform. Jeffries defended the encounter, insisting no one will get a pass and that he will hold every member of the Trump cartel accountable. He will still need to win over the party’s left flank if Democrats recapture the House with a slim margin next year.

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