Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed recent criticism regarding his vote for a continuing resolution, averting a government shutdown, during an appearance on The View. He suggested that President Trump was trolling him with his congratulatory message. Schumer faced backlash, including from members of his own party, but defended his actions, stating they were strategic to avoid worse cuts from a shutdown. He noted his commitment to continue fighting for Democratic priorities despite the controversy surrounding his decision, which he analogized as choosing between 'chopping off a finger' or 'an arm.'
Schumer accused Trump of trolling him through his social media post, claiming, 'He always tries to confuse people. He tries to hide what he does.'
Schumer emphasized that despite criticisms from fellow Democrats, his vote was strategic, stating, 'There are many fewer cuts in their bill than there would be in a shutdown.'
Jon Stewart critiqued Schumer's decision, questioning his motives, 'You probably got a little something out of this, didn't you? My guess is Chucky got some cheese.'
In defending his approach, Schumer compared his choices saying, 'One chops off one of your fingers, the other chops off your arm.'
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