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August 23, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner Discuss Bipartisan Cooperation in NYC Meeting
- Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner met privately in Manhattan to explore areas of bipartisan cooperation, including housing, immigration, and cost of living.
- The meeting is notable as Jeffries is a prominent critic of President Trump, while Kushner is a close adviser to him.
- If Democrats gain control of the House in the midterms, Jeffries is positioned to become Speaker, which could hinder future legislative efforts from the Trump administration.
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- Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks FlyAug 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM · NYT
- Jeffries, Kushner met to discuss potential areas of common ground: SourcesAug 23, 2026 at 3:34 PM · ABC News
- Johnson says Kushner 'not directly involved' in Trump administration after reported meeting with JeffriesAug 23, 2026 at 4:05 PM · The Hill
- Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meetingAug 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM · The Guardian
- Kushner, Jeffries discuss ways White House and Democrats can collaborateAug 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM · CNN
- Democratic House leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms loomAug 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM · CNBC
- Clearest sign yet that Trump believes House will go Democrat? Son-in-law Jared Kushner meets with Minority Leader Hakeem JeffriesAug 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM · Independent
- Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meet in NYC to discuss how Democrats and Trump could cooperateAug 23, 2026 at 7:03 PM · NBC