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Jeffries declines to back Wasserman Schultz as Black leaders revolt over district switch
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces backlash from Black leaders for running in a majority-minority district, prompting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to decline endorsing her re-election bid. Jeffries highlighted concerns over the Supreme Court's decision limiting race-based districting and emphasized sensitivities around Black political representation.
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