Another member of Congress has joined the chorus of frustrated Democrats calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down. Rep. Glenn Ivey, who represents a Maryland district near Washington, expressed his disappointment with Schumer at a town hall meeting attended by many government workers. He criticized Schumer for allowing a vote on a Republican spending plan that would result in further cuts to the government, a decision that has divided Democrats on how to effectively resist President Trump’s administration.
Ivey, like the majority of House Democrats, opposed the spending plan in a unified front led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. However, the Senate Democrats did not follow suit, prompting Ivey to question Schumer’s leadership. He believes that Jeffries has been successful in keeping House Democrats united and hopes for a change in Senate leadership to align with the House’s stance in future decisions.
At the town hall, Ivey faced criticism from attendees demanding more aggressive action against Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Despite outlining legal challenges to the administration’s actions and emphasizing the importance of the 2026 midterm elections for resistance, Ivey was met with frustration from the audience.
Schumer has faced backlash from within his party, with even longtime supporters like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi questioning his decision-making. While Pelosi still stands by Schumer, she suggested that he had relinquished his leverage by agreeing to the Republican spending plan.
In response to the criticism, Schumer defended his choice, stating that avoiding a government shutdown was his priority, even if it meant accepting a “terrible” spending bill. He emphasized the potential damage a shutdown would inflict on the country and justified his decision as a strategic move to prevent further harm.
As calls for Schumer’s resignation grow louder, it remains to be seen how the Senate Minority Leader will navigate the internal dissent within the Democratic Party. The debate over Schumer’s leadership highlights the challenges Democrats face in confronting the policies of the Trump administration and underscores the need for cohesive decision-making within the party.
