"Why do you think Leader Schumer is to blame, given that Republicans have control, as [Sen.] Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is saying, of the White House and both chambers of Congress? Host Kristen Welker asked. He said he agreed with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) that Schumer was a good leader under President Joe Biden , and that he also agreed with Sen. Shaheen that President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) deserved most of the blame for the shutdown."
"I mean, he doesn't inspire confidence. He's not bold. He's out of touch with the grass roots. He's someone who cheer led us into the war in Iraq. He doesn't have the moral clarity on Gaza. He couldn't say Mamdani's name. And this was the final straw where he was not strong on fighting for health care."
"He is not the only Dem that feels that way, either. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) said Democrats need to stop protecting this establishment status quo, and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) said Schumer negotiated a terrible deal and had screw[ed] over a national party. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), meanwhile, said no one really knows who is running the Democratic Party right now."
Ro Khanna urged Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step aside after the deal to end the government shutdown, citing a lack of boldness, being out of touch with grassroots voters, and insufficient defense of health care. Khanna also referenced Schumer's past cheerleading for the Iraq war and perceived lack of moral clarity on Gaza. Other Democrats echoed leadership concerns, calling out establishment protection, a poorly negotiated shutdown deal, and unclear party leadership. Some lawmakers declined to comment, while others still placed primary blame for the shutdown on Republicans and President Trump.
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