In Tense Call, Governors Push Schumer to Fight Harder Against Trump
Briefly

In a recent call, six Democratic governors expressed frustrations to Senator Chuck Schumer about the need for a more vigorous response to President Trump's nominees and actions. They emphasized the urgency of blocking Trump's appointments following a freeze on federal grants and demanded that Democrats generate more public opposition. Governor Tim Walz particularly highlighted the importance for Democrats to present an alternative vision actively and occupy media space more effectively to counteract the prevailing Trump's message. The call underscored the divisions among Democrats on the best strategy to oppose Trump's agenda.
"Democratic governors urged Senate Democrats to block Trump's nominees after a memo freezing federal grants, stressing the need for a united and aggressive opposition."
"Governor Walz emphasized that Democrats must be proactive in presenting an alternate vision of governance, occupying media space actively to counter Trump and Republicans."
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