Hakeem Jeffries' Marathon Speech: A Rallying Cry Against Trump's Tax Bill

Hakeem Jeffries, the top Democrat in the House, spoke for 8 hours and 46 minutes against President Trump's tax and spending bill. His speech, a last-ditch effort to oppose the $3.4 trillion package, highlighted the perceived harm to less affluent Americans, health services, and food safety nets.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-07-2025 00:04 IST | Created: 04-07-2025 00:04 IST
Hakeem Jeffries' Marathon Speech: A Rallying Cry Against Trump's Tax Bill

In a historic display of resistance, Hakeem Jeffries, the lead Democrat in the House of Representatives, delivered a marathon speech against President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill.

For 8 hours and 46 minutes, Jeffries relentlessly criticized the $3.4 trillion legislation, accusing it of benefiting the wealthy at the expense of impoverished Americans. His speech broke the previous record set by Kevin McCarthy in 2021 and was a call to action for future voter retribution in 2026.

Emphasizing the potential loss of Medicaid for vulnerable children in Republican districts, Jeffries' compelling rhetoric aimed to leverage local media attention, underscoring the Democrats' disapproval and resolve against what he labeled 'reckless' and 'disgusting' governance.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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