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Jeffries Boosts House Democrats in Ohio and Slams Trump Russia Sanctions Waiver
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News18•19-10-2026, 04:30
Jeffries Boosts House Democrats in Ohio and Slams Trump Russia Sanctions Waiver
- •House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed confidence in Democrats' chances of winning back the House majority while campaigning in a crucial Ohio district for veteran Rep. Marcy Kaptur.
- •Jeffries strongly criticized President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia, announcing plans for a bipartisan House effort to pass a new un-waivable sanctions package.
- •Jeffries dismissed House Republican optimism about replicating past election sweeps, emphasizing that Democrats are focused on making the country more affordable.
- •Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in the House, is facing a fierce challenge from Republican Derek Merrin in a district that has previously supported Trump.
- •Both Kaptur and bipartisan lawmakers expressed outrage over Trump's waiver of the Russia sanctions bill, particularly given the large Ukrainian American population in the region.
Key Questions Answered
Ohio races are a district-by-district slog that is key to unlocking control of the House chamber, with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigning for Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a heavily contested district crucial for majority control.
Jeffries criticized President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia, calling it shocking and stating that it undermines democracy, freedom, and dignity for the Ukrainian people.
Members of Congress from both parties expressed outrage over the weekend, and lawmakers plan to pursue a new bipartisan sanctions package that the president would not have the ability to waive.
