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House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, DN.Y., was oc-raped online by conservatives after posting a photo of him holding a baseball bat and pledging to fight back President Donald Trump “A big and beautiful bill.”
“Hospital Democrats put pressure on Trump’s one big, ugly bill,” Jeffries posted on Instagram Wednesday along with a photo of herself standing in her office holding a Louisville slugger.
This post has been widely criticized by conservatives.
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House minority leader Jeffries caused a social media fire on Wednesday with a photo of him holding a baseball bat. (Rep. Hakeem Jeffries/ via Instagram)
“I think ‘Union Targ’ is a choice of atmosphere,” says author Chad Felix Green. Posted on X.
“No, we beat Dem with that too,” Sen. Eric Schmidt, R-Mo. Posted on x With pictures of him helping Republicans beat Democrats at their annual Congressional baseball game.
“I don’t think it’s hyperbolic to say he might be the worst Congressional leader in modern history,” says GOP communicator Matt Whitlock. Posted on X.
House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries will speak at a press conference at the US Capitol on February 6th, 2025. (Tierney L. Cross/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“The inciting violence is everything they left behind,” said Jim Hanson, chairman of the Security Research Group. Posted on X.
“What does he mean? Is this a threat?” White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Malone Posted on X.
“Beta,” Rep. Tony Weed, r-wis. Posted on X.
“The gap between how charisma he thinks he can fill the Grand Canyon,” said Matt Gorman, chairman of Victory. Posted on X.
“Sir, put down the Louisville slugger,” says Shawn Suzard, communications director for Montana GOP Governor Greg Gianforte. Posted on X.
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Trump’s bills work through Congress. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
Jeffries’ office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
After posting, it appears that Jeffries changed the caption on the photo. “Protecting your healthcare is as American as baseball, motherhood and apple pie.”
Republicans and Democrats discussed Trump’s signature settlement package all night on Wednesday, and the debate continued until Thursday morning. It is expected that Republicans will have the necessary votes to pass the legislation there.
Jeffries gave a marathon speech in the House, and was given a standing ovation from Democrats, but was criticised by Republicans, including Vice President J.D. Vance. Posted on x That the speech actually drove undecided Republicans to support the bill.
“The GOP Rep. just texted me. “I hadn’t decided on the bill, but then I saw Hakeem Jeffries’ performance.
Kiera McDonald and Olivia Patel of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
