Democrats are infighting and its going to get ugly it appears.
Progressives demand resignation while Schumer sides with GOP to avoid shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is under fire—and not from Republicans, but from his own party. Despite protests, harsh criticism, and demands for his resignation, the 74-year-old Democrat from New York says he has no plans to step down after voting with Republicans to prevent a partial government shutdown.
In a Sunday interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Schumer defended his controversial decision.
“I did it out of pure conviction,” Schumer insisted. “It was the right move for America and the Democratic Party—even if others don’t see it that way.”
Progressive Backlash Reaches Boiling Point
Schumer’s vote has ignited a firestorm among far-left activists. The New York chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America has organized a public rally demanding he resign. Similar anti-Schumer protests are popping up nationwide, with demonstrations in Washington, D.C. and across New York.
Security concerns have already forced Schumer to postpone his national book tour—another blow to a lawmaker already facing growing isolation within his party.
Even former Speaker Nancy Pelosi piled on, taking a swipe at Schumer’s leadership.
“We got nothing,” Pelosi said bluntly. “You don’t give away leverage for free.”
Schumer Breaks Ranks to Support GOP Bill
The GOP-backed continuing resolution (CR) passed in the House without Democrat support—a major political win for Republicans. With a 53-seat Senate majority, the GOP still needed Democratic defectors to hit the 60-vote threshold and avert a shutdown. Schumer delivered those votes, joining nine other Democrats.
His decision marked a major turning point in congressional power dynamics.
Many in Schumer’s own party saw the looming shutdown as a rare opportunity to force the Trump administration to make concessions—especially regarding Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has been cutting bloated federal programs and streamlining spending.
But Schumer sided with avoiding shutdown chaos, warning that it would have played directly into President Trump’s hands.
“There was no leverage,” he argued. “The GOP would have said no to every demand. At least this way, we kept the government running.”
Democrat Civil War Brews Over Trump’s Successes
While Schumer paints himself as the adult in the room, many Democrats say he gave President Trump yet another political win. With government efficiency increasing, economic confidence up, and border enforcement being strengthened, conservatives see the shutdown vote as just the latest sign that Democrat leadership is in disarray.
Schumer continued his attacks on Trump, calling the former president “a lawless, angry man” and warning of a so-called constitutional crisis.
“He thinks he should be king,” Schumer said. “If he defies the Supreme Court, we’ll be in uncharted territory.”
Conservative voters, however, see this rhetoric as more fear-mongering from a party struggling to maintain control.
Paterson Defends Schumer — But Critics Aren’t Convinced
Former New York Governor David Paterson offered some rare support for Schumer, saying he made a strategic decision to avoid blame for a government shutdown.
“If Schumer hadn’t done it, Democrats would’ve been called irresponsible,” Paterson said on WABC’s Cats Roundtable.
Still, the backlash from the Left continues to grow, raising serious questions about Schumer’s future in leadership.
Schumer Pushes New Book While Critics Push Him Out
As protests mount, Schumer is promoting his new book, Antisemitism in America: A Warning. He reflects on being the highest-ranking Jewish elected official in U.S. history and suggests someone may soon surpass him.
“America breaks glass ceilings every day,” Schumer said in a recent interview.
But for millions of conservative Americans—especially those over 50 who’ve seen Washington’s dysfunction firsthand—Chuck Schumer represents exactly the kind of entrenched political class they’re ready to leave behind.