Manchin advises Jeffries ‘make common sense’ with Trump – Washington Examiner
Former Senator Joe manchin has advised House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to adopt a more constructive approach toward dealing with former President Donald Trump’s agenda. Manchin expressed disagreement with Jeffries’ call for his constituents to “fight” against trump’s policies, arguing instead for a spirit of compromise adn collaboration. While Manchin agrees with the need for fairness in taxation,he emphasized the importance of respectful dialog and cooperation rather than confrontation. His remarks came in response to Jeffries’ strong criticism of what he termed an “extremist MAGA Republican agenda.” Manchin cautioned against divisive rhetoric, suggesting that jeffries should focus on engaging politically without inciting conflict. The White House responded to Jeffries’ comments, labeling them as ”unhinged violent rhetoric” and calling for an apology.
Manchin advises Hakeem Jeffries ‘make common sense’ with Trump’s agenda
Former Sen. Joe Manchin discouraged House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) from calling on his New York constituents to “fight” President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Jeffries condemned an “extremist MAGA Republican agenda” during a press conference Friday where he alleged his Republicans were cutting taxes for “billionaire donors and wealthy corporations” while sticking “the bill” with New Yorkers.
“That’s not acceptable,” Jeffries said. “We are going to fight it legislatively, we are going to fight it in the courts, and we’re going to fight it in the streets.”
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Manchin responded to the clip while on Fox News’s One Nation with Brian Kilmeade. He was formerly a member of the Democratic Party, so he agreed with Jeffries that everyone should pay their “fair share of taxes.” However, he called on the minority leader to try to meet Trump halfway.
“I respectfully disagree with Hakeem on his approach, this ‘we’re gonna fight, we’re gonna fight.’ We’re going to try to make common sense to how we work together. That’s what they should be talking about,” Manchin said. “We don’t need any more fighting. We’ve got enough fighting. We’ve got enemies everywhere. We don’t need enemies from within.”
The former senator also advised Jeffries to change his tone.
“So let’s start talking about, ‘I disagree respectfully. This is a better way, maybe try this.’ But meet him halfway. And when not, just don’t vote for if you can’t,” Manchin went on. “Calling people names and attacking is just not right.”
Jeffries’s comments have drawn backlash from the White House rather than rallied a negotiating spirit. Deputy press secretary Kush Desai referred to the comments as “unhinged violent rhetoric.”
“While President Trump remains focused on uniting our country and delivering the mandate set by the American people, the House Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, incites violence calling for people to fight ‘in the streets’ against President Trump’s agenda,” Desai said in a statement. “Leader Jeffries should immediately apologize.”
Manchin was first elected to Congress in 2010. A Republican filled Manchin’s seat during the election, Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV), which helped flip the chamber to a Republican majority. The party also maintained the majority in the House of Representatives.
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