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Jeffries panel disrupted by progressive protesters at post-election conference

By Hailey Bullis
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DENVER — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s (D-NY) appearance at a Democratic conference was disrupted by protests demanding he consider progressive priorities as he prepares to become the next speaker of the House.

While Jeffries was onstage alongside moderator Jessica Tarlov for a panel discussion, a protester began shouting, “Hakeem Jeffries … I’m a young person, and I am scared for my future,” before being quickly drowned out by booing from other attendees.

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