House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Monday that Republicans will lose control of the House in November because of the 'national nightmare' he says President Donald Trump and Republicans have inflicted on Americans.
Jeffries blamed 'every single policy decision' by the Republican majority. He pointed to the war in Iran and the passage of the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' as part of what he called a disastrous record.
Jeffries said the war has increased gas prices for 'everyday Americans' and called the bill costly. He said it has 'made life more expensive' by 'ripping away health coverage from millions of Americans.'
He also said Democrats would move quickly on artificial intelligence if they retake the chamber. Jeffries said the 'explosive growth' of AI 'requires decisive congressional action' to protect 'the health, the safety, and the well-being of the American people.'
Why it matters: Jeffries is trying to make the next House election a referendum on Republican governing. His message is simple. Higher costs, more regulation, and more public fear are the GOP's liability.
The bottom line: Democrats are signaling they would answer that message with more federal action, especially on AI. That means more power for Congress, more rules for business, and more room for the administrative state.