Progressives Interrupt Jeffries Over Medicare for All at Denver Forum

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was interrupted twice during a Democratic conference in Denver as the party discussed its direction and his bid to become House speaker. A group of progressive protesters called for priorities including Medicare for All and a Green New Deal, while another protester shouted that Jeffries was a liar and demanded impeachment votes. Attendees booed or chanted over the demonstrators, who were escorted out, and Jeffries remained composed, joking that he was from Brooklyn. The disruptions highlighted tensions over whether Democratic leaders will embrace progressive demands as the party prepares to take control of the House.