Jeffries: Trump 'weaponizing' government in 'war against the First Amendment'
September 19, 2025
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as posted by the channelHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Morning Joe that Democrats are “deeply disturbed” by Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, calling it another example of Trump “weaponizing the federal government” in a “war against the First Amendment.” Jeffries also discussed the looming government shutdown and warned Republicans are pushing an “assault on health care.”
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