House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) dropped a significant hint that Democrats could consider refusing to certify the 2024 election results if Donald Trump emerges victorious. During an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on State of the Union, Jeffries dodged a direct answer when asked whether a Republican-led House would certify the election if Vice President Kamala Harris wins. Instead, he pointed to potential Democratic efforts to prevent such a scenario from unfolding.

Jeffries’ response seemed to imply that Democrats would rather regain control of the House than face the possibility of certifying a Trump win. “I’m confident that we’re going to do everything that we need to do over the next few months to make sure that House Democrats take back the majority so that the American people do not have to encounter that question,” he said.

The exchange has reignited concerns over possible election interference from both parties. Jeffries accused Republicans of engaging in conspiracy theories and working to undermine democracy through Project 2025, a conservative initiative that he claimed aims to take “total control over our government.” Despite his warnings, Project 2025 is mainly a policy agenda developed by right-leaning think tanks, with Trump reportedly distancing himself from it.

Jeffries’ comments are reminiscent of recent remarks by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), who suggested that Congress might consider disqualifying Trump based on claims of insurrection under the 14th Amendment. The implication that Democrats could take drastic measures if Trump wins has fueled fears of deepening political division and potential chaos in the certification process.