House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) escalated his feud with President Trump on Tuesday, blasting a parody AI video and even daring the Commander-in-Chief to “say it to my face.”
The short clip, posted on Trump’s Truth Social account, showed Jeffries in a sombrero with a handlebar mustache while mariachi music played. The satire landed just as Congress faced a government shutdown deadline — with Democrats and Republicans pointing fingers at each other.
Jeffries Melts Down Over Truth Social Video
Democrats immediately cried “racism,” with Jeffries gathering dozens of lawmakers on the Capitol steps to accuse Trump of crossing the line.
“Mr. President, the next time you have something to say about me, don’t hide behind a fake AI video. Say it to my face in the Oval Office,” Jeffries declared.
He doubled down: “Say it to my face.”
The comment stunned many Americans, who saw it as a bizarre challenge to the President during a time of looming crisis.
Trump Stays Focused on Americans
President Trump, however, brushed off the outrage. Speaking at the White House, he announced a new deal with major drug companies to cut prescription drug prices — a move aimed at helping millions of struggling families.
Trump even described his meeting with Schumer and Jeffries as “a very good discussion,” praising Jeffries as “a very nice gentleman.”
While Jeffries hurled insults, Trump talked about lowering costs for seniors and protecting Medicare — issues at the top of mind for older voters.
Shutdown Crisis Blamed on Democrats
The back-and-forth comes as Washington stares down a shutdown. Republicans say Democrats are refusing to budge on runaway spending and illegal immigration giveaways, while Democrats accuse Trump of holding firm on his demand for border security and budget discipline.
Many Americans are asking: why are Democrats more concerned about AI parody videos than keeping the government open?
The Bigger Picture
For years, Democrats have accused Trump of stoking “racial tensions” whenever he challenges their agenda. Yet time and again, it’s Democrats who seem fixated on race and personal attacks instead of solving real problems.
- Americans want lower drug prices.
- Americans want border security.
- Americans want Washington dysfunction cleaned up.
Instead, Democrat leaders like Jeffries are focused on attacking Trump over a satirical video.
Bottom Line
Jeffries’s “say it to my face” outburst may have earned him headlines, but it also revealed the left’s obsession with Trump. Meanwhile, the President continues focusing on lowering costs, securing the border, and putting America First.