In the midst of a looming government shutdown, President Donald Trump has once again taken to social media to target House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries with memes and taunts. The latest meme, an AI-generated video showing Jeffries wearing a sombrero, has sparked controversy and drawn responses from both sides of the political spectrum.
Trump’s meme, shared on various platforms, including Twitter, has been met with mixed reactions. Some view it as a harmless joke, while others criticize it as racially insensitive. JD Vance, a prominent conservative figure, dismissed claims of racism, stating that the meme was meant to be lighthearted and humorous. Vance even went as far as to promise to stop the memes if Democrats cooperate in reopening the government.
On the other hand, Hakeem Jeffries has been relatively quiet in response to the memes. During a livestream attempting to blame the GOP for the potential shutdown, Jeffries failed to garner significant viewership, with the stream reportedly receiving fewer than 100 views. When pressed about withholding his paycheck during the shutdown, Jeffries evaded the question, suggesting that the shutdown would not last long enough for such a decision to be necessary.
As tensions rise and the possibility of a government shutdown looms, the Trump administration has taken a bold stance. Trump has expressed a desire to cut government agencies, viewing the shutdown as an “unprecedented opportunity” to reduce the size of government. The administration has even used agency websites to troll Democrats, with messages like “I am out of office for the foreseeable future” appearing on various government websites.
The back-and-forth between Trump, Jeffries, and other political figures highlights the intense political climate in the lead-up to a potential government shutdown. While some see the memes as harmless political banter, others view them as divisive and inappropriate. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the political landscape will be affected by these ongoing exchanges.
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References:
– Twitchy: [Trump Launches ANOTHER Meme at Hakeem Jeffries Just Ahead of a Possible Schumer Shutdown](https://twitchy.com/dougp/2025/09/30/trump-launches-another-meme-at-hakeem-jeffries-just-ahead-of-a-possible-schumer-shutdown-n2419752)
– Daily Caller: [No One Seems To Be Watching Hakeem Jeffries’ Livestream Trying To Blame GOP For Shutdown](https://dailycaller.com/2025/10/01/hakeem-jeffries-livestream-shutdown-viewers/)
– Fox News: [JD Vance responds to Hakeem Jeffries’ claim sombrero meme is ‘racist’](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jd-vance-responds-hakeem-jeffries-claim-sombrero-meme-racist)
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