Set to be US House speaker, Israel supporter Hakeem Jeffries may need to tread carefully
New crop of anti-Israel candidates elected to Congress is expected to condition its support for the Democratic leader on cutting aid to Israel
Eleven years ago, after leaving the Obama administration, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries defended the Iran nuclear deal at a Jewish community center in Brooklyn. Despite the vitriol and anger from the crowd, he maintained a calm demeanor and engaged with constituents empathetically. Jeffries, now the presumptive speaker of the House, exemplified statesmanship and leadership skills during a highly contentious debate over the complex policy decision.
His ability to respect constituents, speak thoughtfully, and remain composed under pressure demonstrated tremendous leadership qualities. I believe Jeffries will be a great leader on issues related to Israel and antisemitism, reassuring all Jewish Americans of his commitment to these matters.
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