Jeffries Warns Trump to 'Keep His Reckless Mouth Shut' After Trump Calls Democrats 'Greatest Enemy'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D‑N.Y., told CNN on Sunday that President Donald Trump should 'keep his reckless mouth shut before he gets somebody killed,' responding to a Truth Social post in which Trump called the 'Radical Left, Highly Incompetent, Democratic Party' the 'greatest enemy' America has. In the same interview, Jeffries labeled the Iran conflict a 'reckless war of choice,' argued the administration failed to anticipate the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and blamed Trump’s policies for gas prices being 'through the roof' and for adding to already high living costs. He said the war is 'costing the American people now more than $30 billion' and signaled 'strong opposition' among Democrats to continuing it in its current form, while stopping short of a firm commitment on additional Pentagon funding until a concrete bill is presented. Jeffries said House Democrats plan to move a War Powers Resolution 'in short order' to try to bring the conflict to a close, underscoring sharpening partisan divisions over both Trump’s rhetoric toward his opponents and his handling of the Iran war. The White House did not respond to Fox News’ request for comment on Jeffries’ remarks.
📌 Key Facts
- Trump wrote on Truth Social that 'the greatest enemy America has is the Radical Left, Highly Incompetent, Democratic Party!'
- Jeffries told CNN that Trump should 'keep his reckless mouth shut before he gets somebody killed.'
- Jeffries described the Iran conflict as a 'reckless war of choice' that he says is 'costing the American people now more than $30 billion.'
- Jeffries said there is 'strong opposition' to continuing the war and that House Democrats plan to move a War Powers Resolution soon.
📊 Relevant Data
The first six days of the US war in Iran cost approximately $12.7 billion, including combat losses and operations costs.
The war on Iran cost the US $12.7bn by day six. Here's how it's been ... — The Guardian
US gas prices have increased by 17% since the war in Iran began, driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supply.
Oil, gas prices spike as Iran war thrusts Strait of Hormuz into crisis — Axios
48% of Americans disapprove of the US attacking Iran, compared to 37% who approve, with Democrats overwhelmingly critical.
Black and Latino households in the US pay 13-18% more on average for energy per square foot of housing compared to White households, contributing to higher energy burdens amid rising gas prices.
Race, rates, and energy insecurity: exploring racial disparities in ... — Nature
There are approximately 750,000 Iranian Americans in the US as of 2024, comprising 0.2% of the population, with the highest concentration in California (210,128 individuals, 0.54% of state population).
7 facts about Iranians in the U.S. — Pew Research Center
Threats toward members of Congress spiked in 2025, with the US Capitol Police reporting an increase in violent threats amid rising political violence.
Capitol police report spike in threats made toward lawmakers in 2025 — Politico
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