Jeffries declines to back Wasserman Schultz as Black leaders revolt over district switch
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is facing backlash from Black leaders for her re-election bid in a majority-minority district. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not endorsed her, citing concerns over Black political representation. The district has been represented by a Black lawmaker for over three decades, adding to the sensitivity of the situation.
- ▪Hakeem Jeffries declined to endorse Wasserman Schultz's re-election bid in a majority-Black district.
- ▪Wasserman Schultz faces criticism from local Black leaders regarding her decision to run in the district.
- ▪Jeffries referred to an unprecedented assault on Black political representation due to recent Supreme Court decisions.
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Politics Jeffries declines to back Wasserman Schultz as Black leaders revolt over district switch Jeffries cited an 'unprecedented Jim Crow-like assault on Black political representation' when asked about the race By Adam Pack Fox News Published June 3, 2026 8:46am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rep. Wasserman Schultz rebukes NYT op-ed arguing Dems 'will lose in 2028 unless they change course' During a Friday appearance on "CNN News Central," Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., rebuked an op-ed from The New York Times that argued Democrats "will lose in 2028 unless they change course now." NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep.
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