Hollywood A-lister joins effort to block Jeffries as House speaker: ‘Not the right choice’

A Hollywood celebrity has joined efforts to oppose Hakeem Jeffries as House speaker, saying he is not the right choice for the position. The effort appears to be part of a broader "status quo" opposition movement.

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Hollywood A-lister joins effort to block Jeffries as House speaker: ‘Not the right choice’

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Hollywood A-lister joins effort to block Jeffries as House speaker: ‘Not the right choice’

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Hollywood A-lister joins effort to block Jeffries as House speaker: ‘Not the right choice’