Jeffries, black leaders back Espaillat, rebuffing Mamdani-backed candidate
“We are fully and squarely behind [Rep. Adriano Espaillat], and we are going to make sure we do everything we can to ensure he is re-elected,” said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffri…
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Metro Jeffries, black leaders back Espaillat, rebuffing Mamdani-backed candidate By Carl Campanile Published June 14, 2026, 7:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Top black elected leaders from House Democratic chief Hakeem Jeffries to the Congressional Black Caucus are rallying behind Rep. Adriano Espaillat as he battles a far-left crony of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Espaillat, 71, is facing a vicious primary challenge from Mamdani-endorsed Democratic Socialist of America insurgent Diariliza Avila Chevalier, 32. 6 US Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) walks through the US Capitol on February 10, 2026. Getty Images 6 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY meets with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, June 8, 2026. AP Photo/J.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at New York Post.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from New York Post
