Hakeem Jeffries creates history as he becomes the first Black House Democratic leader

Hakeem Jeffries is the new party for House Democratic. In the party meeting, he has been unanimously chosen as the new person to represent House Democratic.

The change in leadership is a generational shift. Democrats, after choosing their new leader, now focus on relinquishing their control over the lower chamber in June.

Hakeem Jeffries, 53, was once considered the party's rising star and has now become the first black man to become a party leader. There was no black person ever in history to head over either chamber of Congress.


Jeffries has succeeded Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi was voted as the leader of the party in 2003. Earlier this month, Pelosi announced that she'd be retiring from the post but would continue to be a part of the House.


When asked about the win, Jeffries said that he aims to enhance Americans' living and get things done. He further added that House Democrats, every day, are working hard for middle-class people, working families, and everyone else.

Jeffries also said House Democrats care and fight for everyone- from seniors, youngsters, veterans, poor, afflicted, and sick to the immigrants and the lost and left behind ones.


The political career of Jeffries.
Hakeem was first elected to Congress in 2012.
He slowly ascended his ranks and became the Democratic caucus' Chairperson in 2019.
Before joining politics, he was a corporate lawyer and served the NY State Assembly.

FAQs:

1. Who was the former party leader?
   Nancy Pelosi, who's aged 82, was House Democrats' head. She was elected to the post in 2003.
2. What is the age of Hakeem Jeffries?
   As of 2022, Hakeem Jeffries is 52.