Jeffries: impeachment not a priority
The gist
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he isn't interested in pursuing impeachment charges against President Donald Trump.
Democrats instead plan to campaign and govern on lowering the cost of living.
How it unfolded
- May 8, 2026Asked on Fox News Sunday whether impeachment was a top priority, Jeffries said "of course not."
- Jun 2, 2026Jeffries said Democrats are not focused on impeaching Trump if they regain a majority, at least "at this moment."
- Nov 3, 2026Democrats flipped both the House and Senate; Jeffries is set to become the first Black House speaker.