Jeffries gets heckled by his own left flank at a Democratic conference: 'This is light work'

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become speaker in January, was interrupted twice by protesters from the left during a panel at a Democratic post-election conference in Denver on Friday, the Washington Examiner reports.

With Fox News host Jessica Tarlov moderating, protesters began shouting, "When is it time for a Green New Deal? When is it time for Medicare for All?" and "I'm a young person, and I am scared for my future," before attendees drowned them out with chants of "Hakeem." Security escorted the group out.

One protester, who identified herself as a member of the Sunrise Movement, told the Washington Examiner that Democratic leaders are "not listening" and that "young people delivered this blue wave. We should get what we want and get what we voted for."

Minutes later a second protester, demanding impeachments, cursed at Jeffries and called him a liar before he too was escorted out. "So, how about permitting reform?" Tarlov quipped. Jeffries shrugged it off: "Remember, Jessica, I'm from Brooklyn. This is light work."

The scene comes as Senate Democrats face their own fight at the top, with Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenging Chuck Schumer for leader.