House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasts Republicans and the Trump agenda bill in an hours-long floor speech

Jeffries' speech, which began around 5 a.m., cannot block passage of the bill but can delay it.

WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched a blistering attack on the GOP’s sweeping legislative package supporting former President Donald Trump’s agenda, speaking for hours on the House floor in a bold attempt to delay its passage.

Jeffries, D-N.Y., began his floor speech shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday, using his privilege as a House l…