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White House Calls for Apology Following Jeffries' 'Fight in the Streets' Remark
House Minority Leader's Comments Spark Criticism Amid Political Tensions
The White House has requested an apology from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after he urged opposition to President Donald Trump's agenda "in the streets." White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai stated, "While President Trump remains focused on uniting our country and delivering the mandate set by the American people, the House Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, incites violence calling for people to fight 'in the streets' against President Trump's agenda.
This unhinged violent rhetoric is dangerous.
Leader Jeffries should immediately apologize." ([ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-apologize-call-fight-trumps-3761909?utm_source=chatgpt.com))Jeffries made the remarks during a press conference in Brooklyn, where he criticized the administration's policies and emphasized the need to oppose them through legislative action, legal challenges, and public protest.
He stated, "We are going to fight it legislatively.
We are going to fight it in the courts.
We're going to fight it in the streets." ([ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-apologize-call-fight-trumps-3761909?utm_source=chatgpt.com))In response to the backlash, Jeffries' spokesperson, Christie Stephenson, clarified that the comments referred to nonviolent protest, asserting, "The notion that Leader Jeffries supports violence is laughable.
Republicans are the party that pardons violent felons who assault police officers.
Democrats are the party of John Lewis and the right to petition the government peacefully." ([ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-apologize-call-fight-trumps-3761909?utm_source=chatgpt.com))Republican lawmakers have criticized Jeffries' language, with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer stating, "House Minority Leader [Jeffries] should promptly apologize for his use of inflammatory and extreme rhetoric.
President Trump and the Republicans are focused on uniting the country; Jeffries needs to stop trying to divide it." ([ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-apologize-call-fight-trumps-3761909?utm_source=chatgpt.com))The incident has intensified discussions about political rhetoric and its potential impact on public discourse and safety.
This unhinged violent rhetoric is dangerous.
Leader Jeffries should immediately apologize." ([ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-apologize-call-fight-trumps-3761909?utm_source=chatgpt.com))Jeffries made the remarks during a press conference in Brooklyn, where he criticized the administration's policies and emphasized the need to oppose them through legislative action, legal challenges, and public protest.
He stated, "We are going to fight it legislatively.
We are going to fight it in the courts.
We're going to fight it in the streets." ([ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-apologize-call-fight-trumps-3761909?utm_source=chatgpt.com))In response to the backlash, Jeffries' spokesperson, Christie Stephenson, clarified that the comments referred to nonviolent protest, asserting, "The notion that Leader Jeffries supports violence is laughable.
Republicans are the party that pardons violent felons who assault police officers.
Democrats are the party of John Lewis and the right to petition the government peacefully." ([ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-apologize-call-fight-trumps-3761909?utm_source=chatgpt.com))Republican lawmakers have criticized Jeffries' language, with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer stating, "House Minority Leader [Jeffries] should promptly apologize for his use of inflammatory and extreme rhetoric.
President Trump and the Republicans are focused on uniting the country; Jeffries needs to stop trying to divide it." ([ibtimes.com](https://www.ibtimes.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-demands-house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-apologize-call-fight-trumps-3761909?utm_source=chatgpt.com))The incident has intensified discussions about political rhetoric and its potential impact on public discourse and safety.
