Protesters Heckle Hakeem Jeffries at Democratic Conference in Denver
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced interruptions from left-wing activists demanding a Green New Deal and the impeachment of Donald Trump during a Denver conference.
Hakeem Jeffries was interrupted and heckled by left-wing activists during a panel discussion at the Democrats' What's Next conference in Denver, Colorado, on November 13, 2026. The event, moderated by Jessica Tarlov, took place following significant Democratic gains in the November 3 midterm elections.
Protesters demanded a Green New Deal and Medicare-for-all, with some calling Jeffries a "liar" and a "traitor." The activists specifically criticized his positions on healthcare and Israel, and questioned his decisions regarding the potential impeachment of President Donald Trump. Jeffries responded to one heckler by stating, "Remember, I grew up in Brooklyn."
Jeffries is currently running unopposed for the party's nomination for Speaker of the House. A leadership vote to determine the position is scheduled for November 18.
