Schumer Faces Backlash for Backing GOP Funding Bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing significant backlash from within his party after deciding to support a Republican-led continuing resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown. Schumer's decision has sparked fierce internal conflict among Democrats, with figures like Nancy Pelosi and Ayanna Pressley criticizing the move as capitulation to President Trump's policies. Many Democrats, including progressive representatives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have been urged to challenge Schumer in a primary due to his perceived lack of opposition to the Trump administration. While Schumer argues that supporting the CR is necessary to minimize harm to Americans, his stance has left Democrats divided, with some arguing for a short-term solution to allow for a more comprehensive budget negotiation. The Republican-controlled Senate requires Democratic support to pass the CR, which has intensified the debate within the party over the best course of action. This internal Democratic conflict underscores broader tensions about how to effectively counter Trump's influence and policies.