Hakeem Jeffries slammed for embracing Mamdani-backed candidates ‘with open arms’ after Dem primary sweep

In a surprising turn of events, Democratic hopefuls backed by the Mamdani campaign, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier, defeated Hakeem Jeffries' endorsed incumbents in New York's primary elections. This outcome has sparked criticism of Jeffries for his earlier support of these Mamdani-backed candidates, raising questions about political strategy and party unity. The results underscore a potential rift within the Democratic Party as progressive candidates challenge established incumbents, highlighting broader tensions about party direction and leadership.