Feb 6, 2026 - Politics & Policy

House Dem Leader Jeffries: "F*** Donald Trump"

Andrew Solender

Man in gray pinstripe suit and checkered tie speaking to reporters holding phones and cameras in a hallway during an interview. — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 2. Photo: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) tore into President Trump on Friday for posting a racist video of the Obamas, saying in a clip posted to social media: "F*** Donald Trump."

Why it matters: It's a drastic escalation of the rhetoric between the House Democratic leader and the White House amid delicate negotiations on immigration enforcement.

But it's not the first time things have gotten personal between Trump and Jeffries, who clashed last autumn over AI-generated videos Trump posted of Jeffries wearing a sombrero.
This time, however, Trump's account posted a now-deleted video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, drawing harsh criticism from lawmakers in both parties.

What they're saying: "This disgusting video, posted by the so-called president, was done intentionally," Jeffries said in the clip, contradicting the White House's claim that it was an erroneous post by a staffer.

"F*** Donald Trump and his vile, racist and malignant behavior. This guy is an unhinged bottom-feeder," the Democratic leader continued.
The Obamas, he continued, represent "the best of this country."

Zoom out: Jeffries called for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other Republicans to "denounce this serial fraudster who's sitting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue pretending to be the president."

Spokespeople for Thune, Johnson and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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