Tue Mar 04 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## House Democrats Vow to Oppose Trump Administration’s Agenda

**Miami, FL** – House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Univision’s “Despierta América” today, outlining the Democrats’ strategy to counter the Trump administration’s policies. Jeffries emphasized that Democrats will fight back against what he called “reckless actions” on multiple fronts: in Congress, through the courts, and in communities across the nation.

Ahead of President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress tomorrow, Jeffries highlighted the Democrats’ plan to actively respond to Trump’s agenda. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, leader of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, will deliver the Democratic response, speaking in Spanish.

Jeffries acknowledged the perception that the Democratic Party lacks a unified strategy against the Trump administration’s numerous executive orders. He countered this by asserting that the situation demands a broad-based resistance, involving Congress, the Senate, governors, and citizens. He stressed the need to push back against what he considers extreme measures and address the concerns of Americans who are “hurting, scared, and frightened.”

The interview also addressed the challenge of combating executive orders through legislative means. Jeffries stated that Democrats are committed to lowering the cost of living, holding President Trump accountable for broken promises, and challenging unconstitutional or unlawful executive actions in court. He pointed out that the Trump administration is consistently losing these court battles.

Regarding immigration, Jeffries underscored the need for bipartisan immigration reform, defending Dreamers and families while simultaneously securing the border. He mentioned that Democrats have introduced legislation to protect the privacy of taxpayers, arguing that the Department of Homeland Security’s request for the addresses of 700,000 undocumented individuals is likely illegal.

Finally, Jeffries defended the Democrats’ stance on the Laken Riley Act, reiterating their commitment to creating legal pathways to citizenship and criticizing Republicans for blocking past legislative efforts toward immigration reform. He reiterated Democrats’ determination to continue fighting for the rights of law-abiding immigrant communities.

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