Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had enough of being interrupted by the Speaker Pro Tempore and castigated him for over his actions.
Jeffries was outlining his opposition to the horrible bill Republicans passed in the dead of night when this happened.
And what this bill represents is your effort to try to put into law Project 2025. You acted like you didn’t know anything about it. This is why you have no credibility right now. You spent all of last year lying to the American people, saying to them that you were going to lower the high cost of living.
In fact, you’re doing the exact opposite. At the same period of time, you acted like you knew nothing about Project 2025.
And this bill is an effort to try to implement it into law. So you mentioned credibility issues. I think it exists on the right side of this chamber.Now, not only have you gone after Medicaid, not only have you gone after Medicare.
After Jeffries mentioned Medicare, Pro Tempore jumped in. he banged the gavel on the table.
PROTEMPORE: You are to direct your comments to the chair.
JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, you know what’s interesting? Every time I’ve come on this floor, I can use sharp language, he can use sharp language, you choose to admonish me.
I don’t work for you, sir. I work for the American people.
(Chamber erupts with cheering and clapping)
PROTEMPORE: House will be in order.
