Division among US Democrats over Schumer’s leadership role
Summary
After Democrats won a larger-than-expected Senate majority in the midterms, Chuck Schumer said he expected to be reelected as majority leader. At least seven incoming Democratic senators have declined to commit to backing him, citing calls for new leadership or wanting to hear more about his plans.Key Facts
- Schumer told reporters in Washington that he expected to be reelected majority leader.
- At least seven incoming Democratic senators have publicly withheld support for Schumer in the upcoming leadership vote.
- Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed said he would support Senator Chris Van Hollen for the leadership role.
- Senator-elect Troy Jackson said he told Schumer he would support someone else, while Peggy Flanagan called for new leadership.
- Senator-elect James Talarico said he wanted to hear Schumer’s vision before deciding whether to support him.
- Schumer said Democrats would investigate the Trump administration, challenge the president’s agenda and work to end the war in Iran.
- Schumer has faced criticism from Democrats over his support for Israel, his handling of a government shutdown and his role in confirming Trump’s cabinet members.
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