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Kara Swisher: Hakeem Jeffries "Doesn't Seem to Have a Clue"

September 30, 2025 / 00:46

This episode discusses Hakeem Jeffries' social media presence, his effectiveness as a representative, and comparisons to Chuck Schumer. Key points include critiques of Jeffries' communication skills and leadership qualities.

The hosts express disappointment in Hakeem Jeffries' social media strategy, describing it as boring and ineffective. They suggest he could benefit from a social media intervention similar to that of Gavin Newsom.

Further discussions highlight Jeffries' role in the House and his representation of Brooklyn constituents. The hosts feel he lacks the necessary gravitas and narrative skills to be a compelling speaker of the house.

Chuck Schumer is also mentioned in relation to Jeffries, with the hosts agreeing that neither seems suited for the current political climate.

TLDR

Hosts criticize Hakeem Jeffries' social media and leadership skills, comparing him unfavorably to Chuck Schumer.

Episode

0:46

00:00:00

Hakeem Jeff is my fail this week. First of all, his social media is so bad. I just want to cry. He could benefit from

00:00:06

a Gavin Newsen social media intervention. It is so boring. It's so dumb. This guy doesn't seem to have a

00:00:12

clue. I think he he's a great representative in the House for his core constituents

00:00:16

in Brooklyn. He lacks the killer instinct and gravitas and ability to capture narrative and compel people to

00:00:24

be the speaker of the house. I just don't think he has those skills. And especially for this moment, him and

00:00:31

Chuck Schumer, it's kind of a it's kind of like wet meat blanket. I mean, it's just I agree. I'm like, come on.

00:00:39

These aren't the guys for the moment.

Episode Highlights

Hakeem Jeff's Social Media Struggles
Critics slam Hakeem Jeff's lackluster social media presence, calling it boring and clueless.
“His social media is so bad.”
@ 00m 02s
September 30, 2025
Lack of Leadership Skills
Discussion on Hakeem Jeff's inability to capture narrative and lead effectively.
“He lacks the killer instinct and gravitas.”
@ 00m 16s
September 30, 2025

Episode Quotes

He could benefit from a Gavin Newsen social media intervention.
Kara Swisher: Hakeem Jeffries "Doesn't Seem to Have a Clue"
These aren't the guys for the moment.
Kara Swisher: Hakeem Jeffries "Doesn't Seem to Have a Clue"

Key Moments

Social Media Fail00:02
Leadership Critique00:16
Wet Meat Blanket00:32