Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has postponed his promotional tour for his forthcoming book due to escalating security concerns and backlash regarding his vote for a Republican-led spending bill. His decision to aid the GOP has caused significant dissent, particularly among progressives who see it as detrimental to Democratic interests amidst growing fears about the Trump administration's aggressive policies. Critics are calling for Democratic leaders to resist and take a firmer stance against Republican actions that threaten safety-net programs and government integrity.
Democrats are desperate for the party to stand up to Trump, as the administration embarks on a series of radical and potentially unlawful moves to slash the government.
Progressives erupted in fury over his decision last week to relent and help Republicans pass a stopgap funding bill many Democrats warned would hand Donald Trump and Elon Musk even greater discretion to slash government programs.
Schumer had said Senate Democrats faced a Hobson's choice: either vote for a terrible bill or shut down the government, which he argued would have been a far worse outcome.
Adam Green, the co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, said in a statement, accusing Schumer of attempting to hide from constituents.
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