LEADER JEFFRIES: "THERE'S A DIRECT LINK BETWEEN THE UNBELIEVABLE LEVELS OF CORRUPTION AND THE CONTINUED RISE IN THE COST OF LIVING"

Washington, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries issued the following press release:

Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to prioritize the interests of their wealthy donors, Democrats are committed to rooting out Republican corruption and lowering the cost of living for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, but under Donald Trump and Republican control of government, costs in the United States of America haven't gone down. They've gone up. Life has gotten far too expensive in this country, and Republicans don't give a damn about it. The Republican priorities, as evidenced by the One Big Ugly Bi...