Hakeem Jeffries on his way to becoming Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives... Who is he?

Learn about Hakeem Jeffries, the first Black American to lead the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, and his challenges in confronting Trump and uniting Democrats within…
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