House Democrats Urged To Avoid Bringing Props To Address

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has advised party members against bringing props to President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress tonight, as per information from a source in a closed-door caucus meeting on Tuesday.

Democratic members are encouraged to express opposition without creating a spectacle.

Hakeem Jeffries advises against bringing props to Trump's address.

Guidance from Democratic leaders is clear on avoiding potential GOP exploitation.

The guidance from Democratic leaders is clear - while members are encouraged to express their opposition, they are being cautioned against creating any kind of spectacle that could potentially be exploited by the GOP.