# US House Democrat vows to target corruption

> House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries pledges to fight corruption after expected majority in US midterms.
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-midterm-elections-top-house-democrat-vows-to-go-after-those-enriching-themselves
- Published: 2026-11-04T05:38:00+00:00
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## US House Democrat vows to target corruption
US Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed on Nov 3 he would use his expected majority to go after corruption.

> We’re going to bring accountability to those who have visited unprecedented corruption on this country
## Democrats focus on affordability
Democrats won support by focusing on affordability as voters faced high gas prices and persistent inflation.
## Jeffries on American people rejecting corruption
Jeffries said voters rejected extremism and corruption, and that 'America is not for sale' after heavy spending by wealthy Republican donors.

> America is not for sale
## Jeffries pledges change for American people
Jeffries said House Democrats will target 'unprecedented corruption' and people 'enriching themselves' if they win control of the House.

> We’re going to bring accountability to those who have visited unprecedented corruption on this country
## Key takeaway

US House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries vowed to target 'unprecedented corruption' and those 'enriching themselves' if Democrats win the House.