Scott Bessent said "I think Hakeem Jeffries is now going to be primaried from the left, and I didn't think there was a lot of room over there." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 26, 2025

I think Hakeem Jeffries is now going to be primaried from the left, and I didn't think there was a lot of room over there.

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Scott Bessent

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Discussing political dynamics affecting Democratic leaders.

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