What’s the best way for Democrats to show their opposition to President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress tonight? Well, for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the answer is clear: resist the temptation to stage dramatic disruptions.
At a closed-door meeting, he reminded members that while the pressure from their base to protest is high, going overboard could backfire. Instead, he urged colleagues to keep their focus on the American people and maintain unity.
While some Democrats are planning symbolic acts like wearing protest shirts and holding signs, others, like Reps. Maxine Waters and Jasmine Crockett, have opted out altogether, choosing to skip the address.
Jeffries’ message is that their opposition should not be a spectacle, but a statement, a chance to show that Trump’s agenda isn’t going unchallenged. Within the Democratic Party, the debate continues over how best to express their resistance.
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