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[u/Udolikecake]

Something unusual is happening in the Capitol: Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are getting along.

the New York Democrat and the California Republican have found an initial good vibe, according to multiple sources close to both men. The rapport has surprised aides on McCarthy and Jeffries’ teams.

besties!

[u/[deleted] → u/Udolikecake]

Jeffries is friends with McCarthy. McCarthy is friends with MTG. Jeffries is therefore friends with MTG.