Image: Democratic House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told viewers of NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he no longer supports Medicare for All on Sunday, August 16, 2026.  (Photo: Screengrab/via NBC News)

Jon Queally of Common Dreams reports: “Democratic House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York sparked fresh outrage Sunday by saying he does not currently support Medicare for All legislation in Congress, a damning admission at a time when party voters—clamoring for bolder positions from leadership and a willingness to fight for the working class—are overwhelming in favor of proposals that would provide universal healthcare coverage for every person in the United States at a lower cost than the current system.

Appearing on Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” Jeffries was asked by host Kristen Welker—who noted his previous backing of such proposals from 2013 to 2021—if he would put Medicare for All legislation in the House up for a vote if Democrat’s win back the majority in November, Jeffries first tried to dodge the question by putting his focus on the shortcomings of the Republicans, who gutted have Medicaid and attacked Affordable Healthcare Act subsidies during President Donald Trump’s second term.

But pressed by Welker if he “personally” supports Medicare for All at this time, Jeffries said, “No,” explaining that “it’s not legislation that I currently am co-sponsoring or that I support.”

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