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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jeffries plans to meet with Mamdani next week
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday he is planning to meet with Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani next week. 'I'm scheduled to meet with him next week and we'll have a conversation about his vision. He did run a campaign that was actually focused largely on affordability, and that was the right issue to focus on because New York City's too expensive. America right now is too expensive,' Jeffries said on ABC's 'The View.' After Mamdani shocked political observers late last month by clinching the Democratic nomination for New York City's mayor over political heavyweight and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, both Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) congratulated him but did not endorse him. 'Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on a decisive primary victory,' Jeffries said in a previous post on the social platform X. 'Assemblyman Mamdani ran a strong campaign that relentlessly focused on the economy and bringing down the high cost of living in New York City.' Jeffries later said that Mamdani, who has dealt with criticism over stances on Israel and allegations of antisemitism due to public statements, must get ready to 'aggressively address the rise in antisemitism in the city of New York.' The House minority leader has also defended Mamdani after President Trump said he was 'not going to let this Communist Lunatic destroy New York.' 'Rest assured, I hold all the levers, and have all the cards. I'll save New York City, and make it 'Hot' and 'Great' again, just like I did with the Good Ol' USA!' Trump added last week. 'Stop lying about Assemblyman Mamdani. He is neither a communist nor a lunatic. And New York City doesn't need to be saved by a wannabe King. Besides, you are too busy destroying America with your One Big Ugly Bill to do anything else,' Jeffries responded in a post on X. The Hill has reached out to the Mamdani campaign for further comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Jeffries plans to meet with Mamdani next week
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday he is planning to meet with Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani next week. 'I'm scheduled to meet with him next week and we'll have a conversation about his vision. He did run a campaign that was actually focused largely on affordability, and that was the right issue to focus on because New York City's too expensive. America right now is too expensive,' Jeffries said on ABC's 'The View.' After Mamdani shocked political observers late last month by clinching the Democratic nomination for New York City's mayor over political heavyweight and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, both Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) congratulated him, but did not endorse him. 'Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on a decisive primary victory,' Jeffries said in a previous post on the social platform X. 'Assemblyman Mamdani ran a strong campaign that relentlessly focused on the economy and bringing down the high cost of living in New York City.' Jeffries later said that Mamdani, who has dealt with criticism over stances on Israel and allegations of antisemitism due to public statements, must get ready to 'aggressively address the rise in antisemitism in the city of New York.' The House minority leader has also defended Mamdani after President Trump said he was 'not going to let this Communist Lunatic destroy New York.' 'Rest assured, I hold all the levers, and have all the cards. I'll save New York City, and make it 'Hot' and 'Great' again, just like I did with the Good Ol' USA!' Trump added last week. 'Stop lying about Assemblyman Mamdani. He is neither a communist nor a lunatic. And New York City doesn't need to be saved by a wannabe King. Besides, you are too busy destroying America with your One Big Ugly Bill to do anything else,' Jeffries responded in a post on X. The Hill has reached out to the Mamdani campaign for further comment.
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Hakeem Jeffries' 'Magic Minute' Stretches Past an Hour
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' "magic minute" speech is still going after an hour as Republicans race to pass President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act before a self-imposed July 4 deadline. While other members of the House of Representatives have time limits on the length of time they can speak during debates, party leaders receive a procedural perk known as the "magic minute." Precedent treats that minute as elastic and they may keep the floor indefinitely until they voluntarily yield. "Just took to the House Floor to speak in support of a country where everyone can afford to live the good life," Jeffries wrote on X, formerly Twitter, early Thursday. "And in strong opposition to Trump's One Big Ugly Bill that is devastating to everyday Americans. We will not be silenced." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) gives remarks during a press conference with House Democrats, denouncing the Senate-passed spending bill on the steps of the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, on Wednesday, July 2,... House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) gives remarks during a press conference with House Democrats, denouncing the Senate-passed spending bill on the steps of the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. More Aaron Schwartz/Sipa via AP Images The Democrat began his speech at 4:53 a.m. ET. More to follow.
NDTV
07-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Two Narcissists Walk Into a Democracy: On The Trump-Musk Saga
In a clash so inevitable it feels like the final season of a prestige political satire, Elon Musk and Donald Trump - two of the most powerful men with arguably the thinnest skins on Earth - are now at war. Not over policy, ethics, or even money (at least not directly), but over the most potent fuel of the 21st century: Ego. What began as a carefully transactional relationship between the billionaire technocrat and the 'reality TV president' has morphed into a Shakespearean fallout, played out on social media and, inevitably, the stock market. This feud is more than a spectacle - it is a glitch in the simulation, exposing how democracy is now shaped less by institutions and more by the whims of exceptionally online, exceptionally powerful men. The Build-Up: Billionaire Bromance The seeds of this high-voltage drama were planted during Trump's first term, when Musk - then still a Silicon Valley favourite - joined the US President's advisory councils. Their relationship was an unlikely duet: One man selling flamethrowers and Mars dreams, the other selling nationalism and golf club memberships. Yet they found common ground in deregulation, disdain for media and an appetite for attention. Though Musk walked out after Trump pulled the US from the Paris Climate Accord in 2017, there was never a clean break. By 2020, Trump praised Musk as 'one of our great geniuses', while Musk returned the favour by cozying up to conservative talking points and positioning himself as a champion of 'free speech' after his takeover of Twitter, now called X. The Feud Begins: One Big Ugly Bill Enter Trump's latest legislative gambit: the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' a $2.5 trillion mashup of tax cuts, immigration crackdowns, and budget slashes to healthcare and environmental programmes. Musk, having presumably read the fine print - or at least the parts affecting him - declared the bill a 'disgusting abomination'. In particular, he balked at the axing of electric vehicle subsidies, a critical driver of Tesla's appeal. Trump, rarely one to take criticism quietly, fired back. He accused Musk of hypocrisy, whining about handouts while living off government contracts, and warned of pulling federal funding from Musk's businesses, including lucrative SpaceX deals with NASA. So here we are - a populist ex-president threatening to crush a private space programme because the CEO called his bill ugly. American governance, ladies and gentlemen. Power By Proxy: The Digital Battleground It didn't take long for the digital proxies to join the fray. Musk, in his characteristically chaotic style, called for Trump to be impeached. At one point, he endorsed a tweet suggesting Vice President JD Vance should replace Trump. He even lobbed the Epstein grenade, accusing the Trump administration of withholding damning files. Trump, on his part, fired salvos from Truth Social, painting Musk as a spoiled billionaire who turned on America when he didn't get his tax breaks. Meanwhile, Tesla stock plunged - at one point shedding over $150 billion in market value. Investors who once praised Musk's audacity are now wondering if he's steering the ship with a joystick made of memes. The feud is no longer just political theatre. It's economic reality. The Psychology Of Power (And Platforms) Let's pause and examine the architecture of this mess. Trump and Musk are not mere individuals. They are brands, platforms, and echo chambers in human form. Each commands a devoted following, not because of what they build (a country, a car, a spaceship), but because of what they represent: disruption, defiance, dominance. Both men operate under the gravitational pull of narcissism, a trait frequently observed in high-functioning, high-profile personalities. Trump's public persona is built on dominance, loyalty, and retribution. Musk's identity, meanwhile, is rooted in genius worship and contrarianism. They thrive on attention, and when they don't get it, they manufacture it. The difference lies in their methods. Trump weaponises grievance. Musk weaponises intellect - or at least the perception of it. Trump's power comes from populism and politics; Musk's from code, contracts and stock markets. But the endgame is the same: control the narrative. When two narrative-controlling narcissists collide, democracy doesn't just get squeezed - it becomes secondary. Policy becomes performance. Governance becomes spectacle. This isn't just another high-profile clash of egos. It's a cautionary tale about how democracy is morphing into a personality contest played out on digital colosseum. The Trump-Musk feud is both deeply personal and frighteningly structural. It shows how fragile modern power really is when concentrated in the hands of a few men who consider humility a software bug. In ancient Rome, emperors clashed with senators over war and law. In 2025 America, the emperor and the rocket man are feuding over subsidies and social media likes. Perhaps the real question isn't who wins this fight, but what's left of governance when they're done.
