Is Chuck Schumer’s time as Democratic Senate leader coming to an end? A Democratic lawmaker has publicly called for Schumer to step down following his decision to advance a Republican spending bill, and Democrats everywhere are collectively losing their minds over him.
At a glance:
• Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland publicly called for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to be replaced
• Ivey criticized Schumer for allowing a vote on a Republican spending plan instead of fighting harder against cuts
• House Democrats remained united against the GOP bill while Senate Democrats fractured under Schumer’s leadership
• Democratic approval ratings have plummeted to a record low of 29% according to a CNN poll
• Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Schumer for losing leverage but hasn’t called for his removal
Democrats Turning On Their Own Leader
The first crack in Democratic leadership solidarity appeared this week when Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland called for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to be replaced. The remarkable rebuke came after Schumer allowed a vote on President Trump and Elon Musk’s Republican spending plan rather than risk a government shutdown.
“I respect Chuck Schumer. I think he had a great, long-standing career. But I’m afraid that it may be time for the Senate Democrats to get a new leader,” Ivey told constituents at a town hall event.
Ivey’s comments were met with enthusiastic applause from his frustrated constituents, who demanded stronger opposition to President Trump’s agenda. The call for new leadership represents the most direct challenge to Schumer’s authority since Democrats lost the Senate in the 2024 elections.
It could be closing time for this infamous Democrat’s senate office…
Democrats In Disarray As Approval Ratings Tank
The public revolt against Schumer comes as Democrats face a crisis of confidence among their own voters. A recent CNN poll shows the Democratic Party’s approval rating has crashed to a historic low of just 29%, highlighting the growing discontent with the party’s leadership.
Even CBS News’ Gayle King has noted the lack of “faith” in the Democratic Party among voters. The stunning collapse in support follows Democrats’ devastating losses in both the 2024 presidential and congressional elections.
One senior House Democrat reportedly compared Schumer’s popularity unfavorably to both Elon Musk and the Ebola virus in a sign of how far the Senate leader’s stock has fallen. Schumer has even been forced to postpone a planned book tour due to threats of protests from left-wing groups angry about his handling of the spending bill.
It just can’t get any worse for him…surely.
Schumer Defends Controversial Decision
Schumer has attempted to defend his decision to allow the Republican spending bill to advance, arguing that a government shutdown would have been more damaging than the cuts contained in the legislation. The bill includes significant savings identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and appointed by President Trump.
“I knew when I made this decision I’d get a lot of flack. I’m a smart politician, I can read what people want,” Schumer acknowledged after the vote, seemingly aware of the political consequences.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi even criticized Schumer for giving up leverage but hasn’t joined calls for his removal from leadership.
…yet.
