Hakeem Jeffries Stalls Trump’s $4.5T Tax Bill with Record Speech
Written by Site Hub on July 4, 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered an 8-hour, 44-minute speech early July 3, 2025, delaying the vote on President Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax and spending cut bill. Jeffries, using the “magic minute” rule that allows party leaders unlimited speaking time during debate, used his remarks to denounce the bill’s proposed tax breaks for the wealthy and cuts to health care, food aid, and renewable energy. His speech surpassed records set by Kevin McCarthy and Nancy Pelosi. Though the speech couldn’t block the bill—Republicans advanced it using a fast-track method—Jeffries made headlines for blending policy critique with cultural references and calls to action, including nods to John Lewis and hip-hop. His closing echoed the tone of a sermon, stating, “We don’t work for President Donald Trump,” drawing support from the Democratic caucus and criticism from Republicans.
Source: AP News
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