Jeffries Slams Trump's Rhetoric Amid Rising Threats

0:00On March 23, House Minority Leader Hakim Jeffries slammed former President Donald Trump for inflammatory social media posts targeting Democrats amid rising global tensions with Iran. Jeffries warned that such rhetoric risks sparking real violence and urged Trump to stay quiet. A new report from the U.S. Capitol Police shows threats against members of Congress, their families and staff surged in 2025, with over 5,000 more incidents than the year before. Recent attacks underscore the dangers, including the killing of conservative activists Charlie Kirk and the assassination of former Minnesota House, Speaker, Melissa Hortman and her husband. Trump faced backlash for celebrating the death of former special counsel Robert Mueller online while Barack Obama honored him as a dedicated public, serving committed to justice. Treasury Secretary Scott Besan called for empathy toward Trump and his family amid the heated exchanges as political divisions continue to fuel. Concerns over safety in Washington, you've been listening to entertainment and celebrity

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