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White House Calls on Hakeem Jeffries to Apologize for 'Fight in the Streets' Remark

  • The White House has called on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to apologize after he vowed to "fight in the streets" against former President Donald Trump during a press conference in New York.
  • Jeffries criticized the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal grants and loans, describing it as a "Republican ripoff scheme to steal taxpayer dollars."
  • In response, the White House labeled Jeffries' comments a "sick call for violence" and questioned whether he would apologize or continue making such remarks.
  • Jeffries' communications director stated, "The notion that Leader Jeffries supports violence is laughable," emphasizing the Democrats' commitment to push back against far-right extremism.
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