In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about potentially working with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, should his party regain control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections. In an interview with Punchbowl News, Trump seemed to downplay any potential partisan divisions, stating that he would "probably" get along with Jeffries "very well." This statement is a departure from Trump's usual rhetoric, which often emphasizes the deep-seated differences between Democrats and Republicans. The comments have sparked interest among political observers, who are eager to see how Trump's relationship with Jeffries would play out in a hypothetical scenario where Democrats are in control of the House.


President Trump predicted in an interview aired early Friday he would “probably” get along with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) if Democrats take back the majority in the lower chamber in the midterm elections. “I’d probably get along with him very well,” Trump told Punchbowl News when asked if he could do business with...