ICYMI This Week: Rep. Meeks Calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Resign and Meets with Local Advocacy Groups 

In a shocking revelation by The Atlantic, we learned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top administration officials discussed classified information on Signal, an unsecure messaging app, on a group chat that unknowingly included a reporter. This reckless behavior could have put American lives in danger. I joined CNN’s Laura Coates to discuss my call for an investigation into the Signal security breach and why Secretary Hegseth must resign or be fired.

It was great connecting with Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) to discuss the emerging challenges the Trump administration is imposing on the “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” (DBE) program at JFK airport. Programs like this create opportunities, drive economic growth, and provide jobs for thousands in my district. I will continue to be a strong advocate for them during the 119th Congress.

It was a pleasure meeting with Delta 4 Women in Action of Queens in my D.C. office to discuss ways to improve civic engagement outreach, the Republican cut to Medicaid and how the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education will hurt our students and communities.

I had a great meeting with ICSC’s New York representatives to discuss the future of the marketplaces industry, revitalizing our towns and cities, driving job growth, and boosting investment across New York. 

I’d like to hear from my constituents about how the Trump administration’s actions have affected you and your loved ones. Over the past few months, we’ve witnessed mass layoffs across government agencies, executive orders impacting various issues, threats against immigrants, potential tariffs on neighboring countries, and much more. 

 
My office is working with state and local officials to learn more about how these actions could affect our district and provide resources for people who have been affected. 

Please complete the form here to explain how these actions are affecting you and the organizations, nonprofits and businesses you support.  

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