Hakeem Jeffries compared Donald Trump to an ex-boyfriend who just won't go away, emphasizing the Democrats' view of Trump as a lingering problem.

– Hakeem Jeffries compared Donald Trump to an ex-boyfriend who just won't go away, emphasizing the Democrats' view of Trump as a lingering problem. –

– In his speech, Hakeem Jeffries mocked Trump, saying the country "broke up" with him because "he's a total mess." –

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– Hakeem Jeffries used humor in his speech, portraying Trump as a ridiculous figure from the past that the Democrats are not afraid of. –

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– At the convention, Hakeem Jeffries reiterated the Democrats' new strategy of treating Trump as a strange and unworldly figure. –

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– Hakeem Jeffries echoed the slogan "weird" to describe Trump, aligning with the party's messaging against the Republican candidate. –

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– Hakeem Jeffries highlighted the absurdity of Trump’s continued relevance, contrasting it with the Democrats' focus on the future. –

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– Hakeem Jeffries reinforced the idea that the Democrats see Trump as a threat to democracy, while also diminishing his significance through ridicule. –

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– In his remarks, Hakeem Jeffries targeted Trump with biting humor, aiming to undermine the former president’s image among voters.

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