Protesters interrupt Hakeem Jeffries at Democratic conference in Denver

Jeffries Details Medicare Expansion as He Stares Down Hecklers

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he would push to expand Medicare and lower the program’s eligibility age as he detailed the party’s emerging legislative agenda at a Denver conference, staring down shouting progressive protestors who repeatedly interrupted him.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was mid-sentence on a Denver stage Friday when a heckler unloaded on him with a stream of profanity, branding the man expected to become the next speaker a “f------ traitor” before being escorted out. …

“You Are a F*cking Liar!”: Protesters Interrupt Hakeem Jeffries

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in line to be Speaker of the House, was heckled by multiple protesters in Denver Friday, calling on him to support the Green New Deal and Medicare for All. …

Protesters interrupt Rep. Jeffries at Democrats' 'What's Next' conference

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., was interrupted by protesters during Democrats' "What's Next" conference in Denver. The audience members appeared to question the leader's decisions on a possible impeachment of President Trump and other priorities as Democrats regain control of …

Protesters interrupt Hakeem Jeffries at Dems’ ‘What’s Next’ conference

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Far-left protesters interrupted an interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) at the What's Next conference in Denver, Colorado, on Friday. …

Traitor! Jeffries Gets Blasted by Leftists at Democrat 'What's Next' Conference

If there is one constant in life, it's that the Democrats' most excitable base is filled with a$$holes.

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Activists demanding a Green New Deal and an arms embargo on Israel interrupted Hakeem Jeffries at the "What's Next" Democratic conference.

Jeffries panel disrupted by progressive protesters at post-election conference

DENVER — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s (D-NY) appearance at a Democratic conference was disrupted by protests demanding he consider progressive priorities as he prepares to become the next speaker of the House. …

WATCH: ‘Traitor!’ Hecklers Turn On Jeffries As He Eyes Speaker’s Gavel

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries was repeatedly heckled and called a “traitor” on Friday as the New York congressman worked to secure enough support to become the next House speaker. …

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There is nothing quite like getting a reminder that winning an election does not necessarily mean everyone on your side is happy with you. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries got

'You're a F**king Traitor': Jeffries Gets BombardedLoaded verb“Bombarded”The word presents the event as an assault on Jeffries, which goes beyond the reported interruptions by hecklers.More neutral: ConfrontedDisagree with this highlight? by Hecklers at Colorado Dem Event

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), likely the next Speaker of the House, attended the What’s Next event in Denver, Colorado. This is a Democratic Party event; the vibes should be high—the party just rode a massive wave into power, clinching at least 55 Senate seats and possibly as …