Democrats win House control; Jeffries vows to target corruption
NPR reports House control was called for Democrats, and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told supporters he would use the majority to pursue corruption.
House control has been called for Democrats, according to NPR. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addressed supporters after the call.
Jeffries said voters had sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption," NPR reports. NPR's headline quotes him saying "America is back."
"Today begins the Great American comeback," Jeffries said, according to France 24. Al Jazeera also reported that he called the results the start of a "great American comeback."
France 24 reports that Jeffries vowed to use the majority to hold to account those he said had brought extreme corruption to the country. France 24 says alleged grift by President Donald Trump was a top concern for voters. It does not quote Jeffries naming Trump in those remarks.
France 24 says Jeffries is on track to become speaker in the new Congress. It spoke Tuesday of an expected majority.
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- Al JazeeraHouse Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm victoryWed, Nov 4, 1:26 AM EST
- France 24REPLAY - US midterms: "Today begins the Great American comeback" (Hakeem Jeffries)Wed, Nov 4, 1:44 AM EST
- NPRHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back"Wed, Nov 4, 1:50 AM EST
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- Wed, Nov 4, 1:50 AM EST, 2 outlets: Jeffries says Democrats will pursue corruption after midterm results