Jeffries defends Kushner meeting amid criticism

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his private meeting with Jared Kushner as a high-level bipartisan discussion on issues like immigration, housing, and the cost of living, saying no concrete outcomes were achieved. He suggested he could meet with Trump aides if it serves legislative aims and reiterated his stance on addressing the affordability crisis. The exchange comes after left-leaning critics urged subpoenas or condemnation, while some Democrats voiced support. Jeffries and Kushner had previously collaborated on the First Step Act.