Hakeem Jeffries faced backlash from protesters who interrupted his speech at a Democratic conference in Denver. The hecklers called him a traitor and an oligarch’s lapdog. The confrontation came days after the House blocked an impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth.
Hakeem Jeffries faces angry hecklers in Denver
Democratic leaders gathered for the What’s Next conference in Denver on Nov. 13, following the 2026 midterm elections. During Jeffries’ speech about the party’s future, a protester shouted, “You are a f***ing liar,” and demanded impeachment.
Other protesters joined in, calling Jeffries a “f***ing traitor” and a “f***ing oligarch lapdog.”
Jeffries responded to the hecklers, saying, “Remember I’m from Brooklyn, this is light work.” However, the confrontation continued as another protester criticized his ties to private equity…