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Hakeem Jeffries heckled by protesters at the 'What's Next' conference in Denver

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, set to become the first Black Speaker of the US House of Representatives when Democrats take control of Congress in January, was heckled by protesters during the party’s "What’s Next" conference in Denver on Friday, November 13. The protesters demanded a Green New Deal and President Donald Trump’s impeachment, while accusing Jeffries of failing to hold Trump accountable and address the cost-of-living crisis. Security removed the protesters as attendees booed them and chanted Jeffries’ name in support. According to Reuters, around 10 protesters also called for more progressive party leadership. The disruption came as Democrats debated the party’s direction following their November 3 midterm election victory, exposing divisions between moderates advocating cooperation with Trump and progressives demanding confrontation, accountability, and a bolder economic agenda.