Democrats in Freefall—Jeffries’ Bizarre Video Only Adds to the Mess [WATCH]

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is facing increasing challenges as his party grapples with poor poll numbers and struggles to push its messaging against Republican policies.

In recent weeks, Jeffries has been confronted with tough questions on national television, while his attacks on the GOP budget have failed to gain traction on Capitol Hill.

On Sunday, Jeffries appeared on multiple political talk shows, where he was pressed on the Democratic Party’s declining approval ratings.

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Polls indicate that Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with key Democratic policies, particularly on issues such as the economy, border security, and foreign aid. When questioned about these numbers, Jeffries attempted to shift blame onto Republicans but struggled to provide direct answers.

Jeffries has also faced difficulties defending Democratic opposition to Republican-led budget proposals.

GOP lawmakers have repeatedly challenged Democratic claims about the budget, demanding concrete evidence to support their criticisms.

In response, Jeffries has relied on broad talking points, but these have been met with skepticism from both Republicans and members of the press.

Hakeem Jeffries confronted with BRUTAL Democrat poll numbers —

— after Hakeem attempts to spin with lies about Medicare and Social Security, gets nuked by Jake Tapper of all people:

TAPPER: “Congressional Democrats polling is at about 20%. So, that’s an issue for you.” pic.twitter.com/wDqKhK8ok5

— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) February 23, 2025

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In an effort to rally support, Jeffries recently released a video from outside the U.S. Capitol, where he declared that the American people are aligned with the Democratic Party.

WATCH: Rep. Jeffries (while standing completely alone) insists Democrats aren’t paying protesters

“Whatz wrong whichy’all?! The American people are with us. We don’t need paid protesters, bro!”pic.twitter.com/t4StRQk7o7

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 3, 2025

However, the video has been widely mocked, including by commentators who pointed out that Jeffries was alone while making these claims.

The video has drawn attention not just from conservatives, but also from political analysts questioning the effectiveness of the Democratic Party’s messaging strategy.

As public opinion continues to shift on issues such as illegal immigration, government spending, and social policies, Democrats find themselves increasingly at odds with the majority of American voters.

While Jeffries has attempted to present his party as unified and in tune with the public, polling data suggests otherwise.

Issues such as border security, the economy, and government accountability remain top concerns for voters, and many are expressing frustration with Democratic leadership.

Jeffries, as the leader of House Democrats, will likely continue to face scrutiny over the party’s position on key issues.

With Republicans pressing forward on policies that appeal to a broad segment of voters, Jeffries and his party will need to find a way to regain momentum—or risk further political setbacks.

For now, Jeffries remains in a challenging position, navigating internal party struggles while defending Democratic policies against increasing public skepticism.

Whether his latest messaging efforts will resonate with voters remains to be seen.

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