LEADER JEFFRIES AT THE CAPITOL: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE BROKEN THE ECONOMY AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE PAYING THE PRICE"

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September 30, 2026

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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference on the steps of the Capitol, where he highlighted the contrast between Republicans, who have done nothing to end the affordability crisis that is crushing the American people, and House Democrats, who are committed to fighting for an affordable America.

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LEADER JEFFRIES: Housing costs are up. Gas prices are up. Mortgage insurance rates are up. Inflation is up. Healthcare premiums are up. Donald Trump and Republicans have broken the economy, and the American people, unfortunately, are paying the price. Republicans have failed to lower the high cost of living in the United States of America. In fact, housing costs, grocery costs, utility costs, child care costs and healthcare costs have all gone in the wrong direction as a direct result of policies enacted by Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.

The American people have had enough, and our message to them is that help is on the way. House Democrats are committed to fighting for an affordable America, lowering the high cost of living, lowering the cost of groceries, lowering the cost of gas, lowering the cost of housing and fighting to make healthcare affordable for every single American.

The American people have understandably had enough with failed Republican policies that actually hurt everyday Americans simply to benefit the wealthy, the well-off and the well-connected. It's time for Congress to put the American people first, and that's exactly what House Democrats intend to do.

Full press conference can be watched here.

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