On campaign trail, Jeffries says Republicans are 'divorced from reality'
Summary
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigned in Ohio, supporting Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a key House race ahead of the midterm elections. Jeffries criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions on Russia and said Democrats and some Republicans will work on new sanctions that the president cannot cancel.Key Facts
- Jeffries is campaigning for Democrats to take back control of the House of Representatives.
- Ohio’s congressional races, especially in Toledo, are very important for control of Congress.
- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, a longtime representative, is defending her seat against Republican Derek Merrin.
- Kaptur was recently injured in a car accident but has recovered.
- President Trump waived sanctions on Russia that Congress had passed to support Ukraine.
- Jeffries called the sanctions waiver a move against democracy and freedom for Ukrainians.
- Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have expressed concerns about the sanctions waiver.
- Kaptur helps lead the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, focused on issues related to Ukraine.
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