DPCC Co-Chair Jeffries Denounces President Trump’s Use of Offensive Slur

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy & Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on CNN's Situation Room to denounce President Trump's use of an offensive slur describing Haitian and African immigrants. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video.

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"It seems like the White House is acknowledging that at least some portion of their base are filled with racist individuals. Now, I've long since concluded that not every American who voted for Donald Trump is a racist, but every racist in America voted for Donald Trump. So clearly, there is a segment of the population that the White House is now acknowledging. They count amongst their base who would be the only individuals in the United States of America who can somehow be pleased with these remarks.

"Let me add, Wolf, I am pleased to see that Mia Love, who is a Republican Member of Congress from Utah, also a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, has denounced these remarks, and is calling for an apology. I'm proud that I represent one of the largest Haitian American communities in the country in Brooklyn. They are hardworking, entrepreneurial, community-centered, spiritually grounded individuals and the president should be ashamed of himself. I'm glad that Mia Love has stepped up."