Hakeem Jeffries (Democrats): Donald Trump's opponent in the new Congress
After the midterm elections, Hakeem Jeffries has been confirmed as the future Speaker of the House of Representatives, which complicates the political situation for Donald Trump.
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- After the midterm elections in the USA, Hakeem Jeffries is set to take over as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- The Democratic majority in Congress represents a new challenge for Donald Trump.
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The midterm elections lead to a replacement of leadership positions in the US Congress.
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Democrats win in the midterms He is Trump's most powerful opponent in the new Congress
Hakeem Jeffries is set to hold the third highest office in the US as Speaker of the House of Representatives. It is less clear who will become the Democratic majority leader in the Senate. The only thing that is certain is that things will be uncomfortable for Donald Trump.
By Cornelius Dieckmann, Washington
November 6th, 2026, 4:37 p.m
Open Questions
- Who will be Democratic Senate Majority Leader?
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This article was originally published by Spiegel Ausland.
