Progressive writer Toure expressed deep frustration with the Democratic Party's response to President Trump, explicitly sharing his worries over its lack of action against the perceived rising fascism. On CNN, he reflected on his lifetime allegiance to the party, stating that the recent actions of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who supported a GOP funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, exemplified a troubling capitulation. Toure articulated that he is considering leaving the party, emphasizing that democracy is at risk and expressing discontent with the party's leadership.
I never before ... my parents were Democrats, I've been a Democrat my entire life... if democracy is at risk ... and you're capitulating to this? This is disgusting.
...over the inability to figure out what to do in the face of fascism and the rise of Trump.
When Phillip asked him to clarify he was considering leaving his party over Schumer's decision, Toure fired back...
Schumer took flak from his own ranks Thursday and Friday after getting behind a Trump-backed continuing resolution.
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