Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defended his support for a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, accusing Republicans of creating a trap for Democrats. Despite facing backlash from his party, Schumer emphasized the dire consequences of a shutdown, which would allow President Trump to determine what is deemed essential. He warned that lives would be affected, particularly vulnerable groups reliant on programs like SNAP. Schumer's comments reflect a broader Democratic concern about being compelled to engage in a battle that could be detrimental to their party and the country.
I knew there'd be a lot of controversy, and I'd get a lot of flack if I voted the way I did. But I knew just what you're saying. If they shut the government down, people don't understand how catastrophic that would be for America and eventually for the Democrats. When you have a shutdown, it is solely the determination of the executive branch.
The whole government shuts down, and then they pick and choose what is essential and what isn't. Schumer continued, listing out a hypothetical shutdown where Trump would shutter Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), impacting poor kids.
Collection
[
|
...
]