Schumer is a numbskull. Everyone with half a brain can see that.
Now Chuck Schumer is desperately trying to save his image after this idiotic mistake.
Schumer Brushes Off Shutdown Criticism as “Not Fair”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer pushed back sharply against claims that Democrats were engaging in political gamesmanship by holding up Department of Homeland Security funding, insisting it was “not fair” to describe the standoff as mere posturing.
In an appearance on CNN’s “Situation Room,” the New York Democrat defended his party’s demands for changes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), even as the partial shutdown dragged on and affected airport operations.
Defending Demands to “Reform” ICE and CBP
Schumer argued that Democrats blocked the funding bill because they refused to continue supporting what he called a “lawless” ICE and CBP that he claimed were creating chaos in American cities.
“We held it up because we wanted… to reform ICE and CBP, which are lawless,” he stated. “The American people are totally on our side. I think by 2 to 1 or close to that, they want it reformed. And that’s what we’re pushing for. We’re not going to fund a lawless ICE and a lawless CBP.”
When pressed on the fact that ICE and Border Patrol had already received substantial funding through prior legislation signed by President Trump, Schumer doubled down:
“If they put funding in from their other bills and want to keep funding a lawless ICE, a lawless CBP that creates chaos in our cities, it’s on their back. We’re not going to participate in that.”
The shutdown had already caused noticeable disruptions at TSA checkpoints in major airports, leaving many screeners without timely paychecks until President Trump stepped in with an executive order to address the issue.
Schumer was quick to downplay Trump’s move and instead credited Senate Democrats for pushing alternative funding ideas.
Prioritizing Politics Over Frontline Workers?
Despite the real-world impact on TSA employees and travelers, Schumer maintained that Democrats were standing firm on their demands for restrictions and “reforms” targeting immigration enforcement agencies.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune countered that Democrats ultimately received “zero” of the reforms they sought, suggesting the prolonged fight was driven more by pressure from the left-wing base than by practical governance.
This episode adds to growing frustration with Schumer’s leadership style, where blocking critical security funding appears to serve as leverage for ideological goals rather than resolving immediate operational problems.
While Schumer insists the public backs his position, the visible airport delays and unpaid federal workers highlight how partisan standoffs continue to burden everyday Americans—raising questions about whether the minority leader’s approach truly puts security and functionality first.
The Senate ultimately advanced a bipartisan deal via voice vote to fund most of DHS while carving out certain enforcement elements, but the episode underscores ongoing tensions in how Congress handles essential border and homeland security responsibilities.
