House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) voiced concerns on MSNBC's "The Weekend" regarding President Donald Trump's influence on the Republican Party, accusing him of promoting "far-right extremism" to the American populace.
Jeffries' remarks came during a discussion with co-host Jonathan Capehart, who questioned the reluctance of some Republicans to oppose the President.
According to Breitbart, Capehart inquired, As you noted a couple of times in that response, you just need a handful of Republicans to step forward and do the right thing. Why wont they step forward? Is it because they are in fear of going against this President, and what that would mean in terms of their constituents and also some of the folks who maybe might go a little too far? Or is the problem also that you actually have true believers within the Republican Party now more true believers than the handful you need to step forward to do the right thing for the American people?
Jeffries responded by highlighting the composition of the Republican caucus, stating, Its a great question, Jonathan, and I think you have 220 Republicans in the House of Representatives. The overwhelming majority of them are true believers in terms of the far-right extremism that the Trump administration is trying to jam down the throats of the American people. There are a handful who are not. But we need them to show with respect to defending our democracy in the rule of law, what I would call Liz Cheney-like courage.
The discourse underscores the ongoing tension within the Republican Party, as members grapple with aligning their political strategies with traditional conservative values while navigating the influence of President Trump.
Jeffries' call for "Liz Cheney-like courage" suggests a desire for more Republicans to prioritize democratic principles over party allegiance, a sentiment that resonates with those advocating for a return to foundational conservative ideals.
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