{
  "id": 19400420,
  "title": "Petition opposing Hakeem Jeffries as US House Speaker passes one million signatures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/petition-opposing-hakeem-jeffries-as-us-house-speaker-passes-one",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T21:03:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/petition-opposing-hakeem-jeffries-us-house-speaker-passes-one-million-signatures"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A petition opposing Hakeem Jeffries as the next US House Speaker has surpassed one million signatures. Jeffries, currently leading House Democrats, is expected to become the first Black Speaker when the new Congress begins in January. Despite his Democratic Party victory in the recent midterms, opposition to his leadership is growing due to his stance on Israel and US foreign policy. The petition, initiated by social media influencer Nicole Whitted, urges representatives to scrutinize Jeffries' record, policy positions, donor history, and leadership. The petition argues that the Speaker should represent Democratic voters, not just the establishment. Jeffries' popularity, however, has plummeted, with a recent poll showing only 26 percent approval among registered voters. Critics point to his strong support for Israel and $1.5 million in donations from the pro-Israel lobbying group, AIPAC. A resurfaced video of Jeffries pledging \"Israel today, Israel tomorrow, Israel forever\" has reignited calls for his resignation. Protesters in New York have rallied outside Jeffries' office, demanding he oppose further funding for the war on Iran and block weapons provided to Israel. Some residents blame lobbying groups for Jeffries' policy stances, accusing him of prioritizing corporate interests over constituents.",
  "summary": "Petition opposing Hakeem Jeffries as US House Speaker passes one million signatures Submitted by Mounira Elsamra on Tue, 11/10/2026 - 19:08 Jeffries is expected to become the first Black Speaker when the new Congress convenes in January US House of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on 9 November 2026 (Jim…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}