The voters of NY-06 deserve Democratic leadership that will fight for accountability, not compromise it.

We are calling on Congresswoman Grace Meng to withhold her support for Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker of the House.

Democrats have been entrusted with an important responsibility by voters who expect them to stand up to the Trump administration, expose corruption, defend democratic institutions, and hold those in power accountable. That responsibility should not be handed to a leader whose approach has raised serious questions among the very voters he is supposed to represent.

Accountability Is Not Retribution

Perhaps most troubling is Jeffries' approach to holding the Trump administration accountable.

On November 4, following Democratic election victories, Jeffries stated that the American people don't want Democrats to "get even" but want them to "get things done."

But accountability for corruption, abuses of power, and criminal conduct is not getting even. It is the constitutional responsibility of Congress.

Democratic voters did not spend years demanding accountability only to be told that pursuing it risks looking vindictive or petty. We expect investigations to follow the evidence, regardless of where it leads. We expect meaningful oversight and consequences, not political theater or carefully calibrated gestures designed to avoid confrontation.

Voters did not elect Democrats to simply move on, make compromises, and normalize the conduct of an administration that has repeatedly raised serious questions about its respect for the law and democratic institutions.

The Jared Kushner Meeting Raises Serious Questions

Jeffries' private meeting with Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and outside adviser, further illustrates the concerns surrounding his approach.

The meeting was not publicly disclosed before it was reported on August 23,  2026 by the New York Times. Jeffries subsequently defended the meeting by claiming that Kushner requested it and that their discussion centered on affordability.

But why was this meeting necessary in the first place? Jeffries says the discussion centered on affordability, but Democratic voters have every reason to question whether that explanation tells the whole story. What was actually discussed, and why was this meeting kept private?

At a time when Democrats are demanding serious investigations and accountability from the Trump administration, Jeffries' private access to Trump's inner circle raises legitimate questions about his judgment, priorities, and willingness to hold that same circle accountable.

Kushner is not an elected official or a member of the administration. He is a close family member and longtime political associate of Donald Trump. The circumstances surrounding this meeting deserve more than a convenient explanation.

Democratic voters deserve transparency, not assurances that we should simply accept these relationships without asking questions.

We Need Leadership That Will Actually Hold Power Accountable

The Speaker of the House is not simply a spokesperson or a fundraiser. The position carries enormous responsibility for determining the direction of the House, its oversight priorities, and how effectively Congress exercises its constitutional authority.

This is not about refusing to work with Republicans when cooperation benefits Americans. It is about ensuring that cooperation never comes at the expense of accountability.

Congresswoman Meng, your constituents deserve to know that you will put their interests ahead of party leadership and political relationships.

We are asking you to:

• Withhold your support for Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker of the House.
• Demand leadership that will pursue meaningful congressional oversight and accountability of the Trump administration, without allowing personal relationships, political alliances, or access to powerful individuals to influence which matters are investigated or how aggressively they are pursued.
• Reject the notion that holding those in power accountable is somehow petty, vindictive, or an obstacle to getting things done.
• Listen to the Democratic voters who expect their representatives to stand up for them, not simply fall in line behind party leadership.
• Publicly explain your position and the reasons behind your decision before the Speaker vote.

A Democratic majority is an opportunity to restore accountability. It should not become an opportunity to protect the political establishment.

Congresswoman Meng, please listen to your constituents. We deserve leadership that is willing to fight for the principles Democrats were elected to defend.