U.S. House Democratic Leader: The American people are 'fed up with extremism'

US media predicted on the 3rd that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, set to become the first African American to hold the post in U.S. history. Jeffries delivered a speech on the same day celebrating the Democratic Party’s midterm election victory, stating, “The American people have had enough of extremism and corruption.” He added, “America is back. From the East Coast to the West Coast, the American people have made it clear they are fed up with extremism and corruption.” Jeffries also outlined a “100-day agenda” focused on lowering cost of living and overseeing the Trump administration, “holding those accountable who brought unprecedented corruption to this country.” (Xinhua)