At a press conference, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was asked about a reporter's claim that Stephen Miller has replaced Susie Wiles as the White House point of contact, and whether Miller could be a viable partner for Democrats. Jeffries answered "No," then said Miller's "track record speaks for itself" and that he has "zero interest in working with that kind of individual."
The receipt
- Who
- Hakeem Jeffries
- Where
- briefing - press conference with House Democratic Leader
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- Forbes Breaking News · watch the full video from this moment
- Length
- 33 seconds, unedited within the cut
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Read the transcript
Now there was some reporting leading up to the election that, you know, that Jared Kushner encouraged you to talk to Suzie Wiles to make a relationship with the White House Chief of Staff. There's, of course, no more Suzie Wiles. It's Stephen Miller who you've commented on. Do you think he can be a viable partner for Democrats? No. Is there anyone in the administration who you think can be a good legislative partner? Stephen Miller is a stone cold racist. His track record speaks for itself. and I've got zero interest in working with that kind of individual.
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