Chuck Schumer Reportedly Believed GOP Would Ditch Trump

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed hope that the Republican Party would move on from Donald Trump after the 2020 election, believing it would return to its traditional roots. This sentiment is captured in the upcoming book 'Mad House' by Annie Karni and Luke Broadwater, which reveals Schumer's remarks made in June 2023, where he referred to Trump as a 'turd' the party would eventually expel. As Trump's influence persists, Schumer faces backlash from within his party for voting in favor of government funding that aligns with Trump-backed policies, leading to accusations of betrayal from progressive lawmakers like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The book also discusses Schumer's attempts to persuade President Biden to step aside from the 2024 race due to concerns over Biden's viability. Critics argue that Schumer's outlook underestimates the enduring presence of Trump's MAGA faction in the GOP. The authors suggest that Schumer's optimistic perspective reflects a significant disconnect with the current political landscape dominated by Trumpism.