Hakeem Jeffries rejected Medicare for All and the Democratic Socialists of America's agenda, saying Democrats should focus on making healthcare affordable.

Meet the Press host Kristen Welker asked Jeffries if he personally supported Medicare for All.

Jeffries said he hasn't supported Medicare for All legislation and wants to fix the healthcare system to make it better.

Jeffries said he wants to find a way to make healthcare affordable for all Americans.

Hakeem Jeffries rejected Medicare for All and distanced himself from the Democratic Socialists of America's agenda.

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Congressional records show Jeffries supported Medicare for All in 2019, but not in 2025.

The NYC DSA Healthcare Working Group helped secure Jeffries' support for Medicare for All in 2019.

The working group said Jeffries' support was the result of their efforts and a growing national movement.

The DSA's new program calls for universal healthcare and other changes.

Rep. Ro Khanna called Medicare for All the most important priority.

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Jeffries rejected the Democratic Socialists of America's agenda, but left room for candidates who win Democratic nominations.

Jeffries said he does not support the DSA agenda.

Jeffries said the Democratic Party will have a broad caucus with different views.

Seven incumbent House Democrats have lost primaries to DSA-backed candidates.

The Democratic Socialists of America credited a pressure campaign with helping secure Jeffries' support for Medicare for All.

A top Democrat criticized socialists taking over his party.

Rep. Ro Khanna broke with Jeffries and called for a House vote on Medicare for All.

Khanna said Medicare for All is the most important priority and Congress must pass it.

A Yale analysis found that a single-payer system could reduce national health expenditures.

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Mehdi Hasan criticized Jeffries' position, saying he is out of touch with his party.

Hasan said most Democrats support Medicare for All and Jeffries is not a good leader.

Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for comment.

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