Happy birthday! Hakeem Jeffries turns 55 today

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Hakeem Jeffries has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jeffries, a cultural icon

Born Hakeem Sekou Jeffries in Brooklyn on August 4, 1970, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Jeffries' not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Hakeem hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Hakeem Jeffries as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Hakeem, you're the best!

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