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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, poised to become the first Black speaker of the US House of Representatives, pledged on Tuesday to pursue accountability in the wake of an anticipated Democratic landslide. Speaking to supporters, Jeffries vowed to "bring accountability to those who have visited unprecedented corruption on this country" amid voter concerns over alleged grift by President Donald Trump.

"I think if you have people in high office who are so focused on enriching themselves, their family members, their friends, or their donors, then they're not focused on making life better for the American people," Jeffries stated firmly. The midterm elections, he noted, saw "once-reliable Republican seats fall to Democrats," signaling a clear message from the electorate that they've "had enough of the extremism, enough of the corruption."

Jeffries emphasized that the American people have demanded a Congress dedicated to delivering tangible benefits, asserting that House Democrats will rise to this expectation. The Democratic campaign focused heavily on affordability, a key issue resonating with voters grappling with high gas prices and persistent inflation, exacerbated by former President Trump's unpredictable tariff policies and the US intervention in Iran.

Despite significant financial backing from Republicans, including tech mogul Elon Musk, Jeffries highlighted the Democrats' message of change, which "broke through across the country." In a resounding endorsement of the Democratic victory, Jeffries underscored the shift in voter sentiment, stating that "America is not for sale."