# Jeffries: Midterms a 'Decisive Rebuke' of MAGA

> House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the 2026 midterm results reject extremism and sets affordability as the party's priority.
- Title: Jeffries: Midterms a 'Decisive Rebuke' of MAGA · Today
- Summary: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says the 2026 midterm results reject extremism and sets affordability as the party's priority.
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- Source: Today — https://today.com/video/house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-talks-midterm-results-272834629826
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## Jeffries on the midterm outcome
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined TODAY to discuss the 2026 midterm election results, calling them a decisive rebuke of MAGA extremism.

> It's a decisive rebuke of MAGA extremism.
## Affordability becomes top priority
Jeffries said the affordability crisis will be the Democrats' top priority following the midterm elections and their results.
## Democrats address corruption concerns
Jeffries also weighed in on how Democrats will address alleged corruption following the midterm election results.
## Key takeaway

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the 2026 midterm results a decisive rebuke of MAGA extremism and said affordability will be the party's top priority.