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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., faced repeated interruptions from protesters Friday while speaking at a major Democratic Party conference in Denver, where demonstrators challenged him over the party's approach to progressive priorities.

According to Fox News, Jeffries, who is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination for House Speaker, was participating in a panel discussion at the What's Next conference when protesters in the audience began shouting questions and accusations.

Political consultant Jessica Tarlov moderated the event, but interruptions repeatedly disrupted the discussion.

Protesters demanded action on several progressive policy proposals, including the Green New Deal and Medicare-for-all.

"When is it time for a Green New Deal?" demonstrators shouted. "When is it time for Medicare-for-all?"

Other protesters directed more personal criticism at the New York Democrat, with one shouting, "You are a f---ing liar."

Another group of demonstrators raised concerns about the future facing young Americans.

"Hakeem Jeffries … I'm a young person, and I am scared for my future," protesters shouted during the exchange.

Videos circulating on social media captured several angles of the confrontation, showing demonstrators interrupting Jeffries as he attempted to continue the panel discussion.

The confrontation took place during the What's Next conference, which describes itself as a major gathering for Democratic leaders, activists and strategists following the November 3 midterm elections.

Organizers said the event was intended to examine the party's recent election results and establish priorities heading into 2028 and beyond.

"Together, we'll absorb what happened in 2026 and chart where the party goes next," the conference website stated.

The gathering comes after Democrats made significant gains in the midterm elections, leaving party leaders to consider their next legislative and political priorities.

Jeffries outlined some of his own goals in a post on X Thursday, saying House Democrats would work to "clean up the mess in Washington, get big money out of politics and ban members of Congress from trading stocks."

The New York Democrat is seeking to lead House Democrats as they prepare for the next congressional session. The party is scheduled to hold its leadership vote on November 18, with Jeffries currently facing no opposition for the speaker nomination.