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On the recordOctober 22, 2025
The next time you have something to say about me, don’t cop out through a racist and fake AI video. When I’m back in the Oval Office, say it to my face.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Jeffries challenges Trump to speak directly to him instead of using offensive videos.

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