Well, that didn't last long. After less than 48 hours of Democrats pretending to care about political violence targeting Republicans — violence they encourage, mind you — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is back to criticizing his Republican colleagues in Congress about civility, even invoking the Democrats' favorite go-to, January 6.
America will not be lectured about civility by far right extremists in Congress.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) April 26, 2026
Particularly those who provide aid and comfort to hundreds of violent rioters who brutally beat police officers on January 6.
There will be ample time to vigorously debate the issues of the day.…
"There will be ample time to vigorously debate the issues of the day. Now is a time to unify," Jeffries wrote on X.
Just a few days ago, it was Jeffries who was calling for "maximum warfare" against Republicans, and Jamie Raskin had to be reminded of all the heated rhetoric his party has engaged in over the years.
So-called Hakeem Jeffries is a disgrace to the United States Congress. He is deranged, disgusting and violent.
— Congressman Randy Fine (@RepFine) April 26, 2026
It is unacceptable that House Democrats continue to remain silent in the aftermath of his call for “maximum warfare, everywhere, all the time” against Republicans.…
Because Democrats agree with Jeffries.
They've made it painfully clear they plan to weaponize the government against us if they regain power.
Leading off by calling people extremists tells everyone you have learned absolutely nothing.
— ZitoSalena (@ZitoSalena) April 27, 2026
He has learned nothing.
Three assassination attempts later and you are still talking about Jan. 6th.
— MAZE (@mazemoore) April 27, 2026
You are such a POS. pic.twitter.com/DtajTAWPpE
That's all they've got.
How many more leftwing assassins before you’ll allow yourself to be lectured?
— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) April 27, 2026
We all know the very morbid answer to that question.
Come collect your dude. https://t.co/eXNAkcCvOE
— Boo (@IzaBooboo) April 27, 2026
Hasan Piker called for Trump's assassination and the murder of Republicans multiple times. So forgive us if we lecture you about civility, Hakeem.
You declare that “now is a time to unify” even as you dismiss Republicans in Congress as “far right extremists”
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) April 27, 2026
Apparently “now is a time to unify” means “now is the time for everyone to embrace the progressive agenda.”
No thanks. https://t.co/keWZ3caQCT
As always, when Democrats talk about unity and bipartisanship, what they mean is, "do what we want."
Why is it so hard for you to admit it’s wrong to call for “maximum warfare” against President Trump and his administration? https://t.co/hwrL1xUlCe
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 27, 2026
Because Jeffries doesn't think it's wrong.
Editor’s Note: The 2026 Midterms will determine the fate of President Trump’s America First agenda. Republicans must maintain control of both chambers of Congress.
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