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Jewish Democrats back Jeffries after resurfaced defense of uncle’s antisemitic remarks

Current and former Jewish Democratic lawmakers and his Jewish community supporters describe Jeffries as a trusted friend, while the RJC says he ‘owes the Jewish community an explanation’

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: U.S. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Jewish Democrats who have long been staunch supporters of House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) are standing by Jeffries this week following new revelations that he publicly defended his uncle, Leonard Jeffries, in the early 1990s, after the...

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