The week in whoppers: Hakeem Jeffries goes medieval on MAGA, Fran Lebowitz reveals her ignorance and more
The article discusses recent controversial statements made by political figures, including Hakeem Jeffries and Fran Lebowitz. Jeffries called for defeating 'MAGA extremists' and breaking their spirit, raising concerns about democratic values. Lebowitz made a claim about the wealthy in New York that was criticized for its ignorance regarding their economic contributions.
- ▪Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats need to defeat 'MAGA extremists' and called for breaking their spirit.
- ▪Fran Lebowitz claimed that the wealthy in New York do not add value to the city, which was challenged by critics.
- ▪Maureen Galindo made an antisemitic statement regarding the Karnes ICE Detention Center, which drew significant backlash.
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Opinion editorial The week in whoppers: Hakeem Jeffries goes medieval on MAGA, Fran Lebowitz reveals her ignorance and more By Post Editorial Board Published May 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats need to defeat "MAGA extremists" in the midterm elections -- and then bizarrely called for his party to "break their spirit." NY Post composite / istock/ Gett See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Diary of disturbing disinformation and dangerous delusions This strategy: “We have to break [MAGA extremists] electorally, and then we have to break their spirit.” — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Tuesday We say: Break their spirit? What happened to tolerating differing viewpoints and democratic…
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