Hakeem Jeffries: “One of the more fundamental principles in our democratic republic...…”

On the recordMay 25, 2021

One of the more fundamental principles in our democratic republic... is that no one is above the law.

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Democratic · New York

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Jeffries emphasizes the importance of the rule of law and accountability for all, including ex-presidents.

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Hakeem Jeffries: “One of the more fundamental principles in our democratic republic... is that no one is above the law.”