U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries seeks solutions for the country, keeps Brooklyn at heart
U.S. Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is one of 29 members of the delegation representing New York’s interests in Washington, D.C. And like his senatorial counterpart U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-Brooklyn), Jeffries has been making the media rounds, including a recent appearance on MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton.” A two-term congressman from Crown Heights, Jeffries may have ambition for an even higher national office in the future, but makes sure to keep Brooklyn at heart.
During a recent interview with this reporter, Jeffries shared his goals for bridging the income gap and calming police-community tensions. He also expressed a significant area of disagreement with the leader of the Democratic Party, President Barack Obama.