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To: Democratic members and members-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives, who have the power to nominate and vote for an alternative to Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House.
House Democrats: Choose a New Speaker Candidate—Not Hakeem Jeffries
We Deserve Accountable Leadership: Oppose Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker
To Democratic Members of the U.S. House of Representatives:
We, the undersigned, urge you not to elect Representative Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker of the House. We ask you to support an alternative candidate who demonstrates independence from powerful donors, transparency with the public, and a firm commitment to holding the Trump administration accountable.
Jeffries’ acceptance of AIPAC-linked campaign contributions and his reported private meeting with Jared Kushner raise serious concerns for us about his judgment and priorities. Neither campaign contributions nor a private meeting alone establishes wrongdoing. Nevertheless, voters have every right to question these decisions and demand clear answers from someone seeking such a powerful position.
We expect Democratic leadership to:
• Pursue thorough oversight of the Trump administration, including potential corruption and conflicts of interest, wherever the evidence leads.
• Be transparent about significant meetings with administration representatives and explain any commitments made.
• Put affordable housing, health care, childcare, and the everyday needs of working people at the center of the legislative agenda.
• Uphold civil liberties, due process, and human rights consistently.
• Demonstrate that campaign donors do not determine policy or access.
The speakership should be earned through public trust and demonstrated leadership. It should not be an automatic promotion.
We call on House Democrats to hold an open, substantive leadership contest and support an alternative to Hakeem Jeffries who meets these standards.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
The Undersigned
Why is this important?
The Speaker of the House helps determine which issues receive attention, which bills move forward, and how effectively Congress holds the president accountable. That makes this leadership decision important to everyone concerned about the cost of living, access to health care, civil rights, and responsible government.
I am starting this petition because Hakeem Jeffries’ leadership choices have not earned my confidence. His AIPAC-linked campaign support and private meeting with Jared Kushner raise questions for me about transparency, donor influence, and his approach to accountability. Voters deserve clear answers and a meaningful discussion of alternative candidates before House Democrats choose their leader.
If you share these concerns, please join me in asking House Democrats to support an alternative to Jeffries. Together, we can make clear that leadership must be earned through public trust, independence, and a demonstrated commitment to working people.