It looks like Chuck Schumer is finally learning the hard way that playing both sides doesn’t always work out. For years, he’s balanced between being an obedient foot soldier for the far-left activists in his party and pretending to be a serious legislator who can cut deals. But now, after he refused to sabotage a Republican-backed stopgap funding bill, Democrats are suddenly realizing he might not be the unshakable leader they thought he was. The knives are out, and even some of his own party members are openly questioning whether it’s time for him to step aside.
Rep. Glenn Ivey from Maryland came right out and said it: “It may be time for the Senate Democrats to pick new leadership.” Meanwhile, Rep. Delia Ramirez of Illinois simply nodded and said “yes” when asked if Schumer should retire. And when you’ve got liberal activist groups piling on, demanding your resignation, you know things are getting serious. Schumer, who has spent most of his career bowing to these very activists, suddenly finds himself on their bad side for doing something unthinkable—allowing the government to stay open.
What’s hilarious is that Schumer’s excuse for backing the funding bill was that he didn’t want to hand more power to President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, spearheaded by Elon Musk. That argument didn’t exactly land well. If anything, it only reinforced what many Democrats are starting to realize—Schumer has no real principles beyond whatever keeps him in power. For years, he’s been the guy warning that Trump is some existential threat to democracy, yet when push comes to shove, he folds and lets Republicans move their agenda forward.
Even Nancy Pelosi, who practically wrote the book on playing hardball in Congress, didn’t seem too impressed with Schumer’s leadership. She didn’t call for his ouster outright, but she did take a not-so-subtle swipe at him when she said, “I myself don’t give away anything for nothing, and I think that’s what happened the other day.” Translation? Schumer rolled over and got played.
Of course, Schumer still has some allies—House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, also from New York, eventually voiced support for him, though not before hesitating for an uncomfortably long moment. That pause spoke volumes. The fact that top Democrats even have to clarify that they still support Schumer shows just how much his grip on power is slipping.
And yet, if you ask Schumer himself, everything is just fine. He went on The View this week (because, of course, that’s where all serious political leaders go to reassure the country) and insisted that he should remain the leader. Why? Because, according to him, he’s “known” for being good at elections and has a “lot of talent” in messaging strategies. Ah, yes, the two things that Washington insiders care about most—fundraising and PR spin. Not governance, not results, just making sure the campaign cash keeps flowing and the right buzzwords are trending on social media.
He also criticized Americans and mocked them…good way to get kicked out of your job.
When you see Chuck Schumer patronizingly making fun of Americans who don’t want their income taken & wasted on pointless government programs and shady NGO’s run by friends of politicians, it’s hard to believe that Democrats have never been more unpopular
pic.twitter.com/PW3PVopl1C— Ian Miller (@ianmSC) March 18, 2025
This whole situation perfectly captures the chaos of today’s Democratic Party. They’ve built their entire strategy around radical activism, and now, even their own leaders aren’t safe from the monster they created. Schumer spent years feeding the activist base, thinking he could keep them under control. But the moment he steps an inch out of line, they turn on him. It’s the same thing that’s happened to Biden, who spent his presidency trying to appease the far left only to have them demand he step aside.
NEW: Sen. John Kennedy says Chuck Schumer and the Democrats are “about as popular as chlamydia.”
That’s a line no one will forget.
“No honest person whose IQ is above his age believes that biological sex doesn’t exist. But they do.”
“Republicans’ secret plan for dealing with… pic.twitter.com/dVqOgJv0aA
— The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) March 20, 2025
Schumer may survive this challenge for now, but the fact that it’s even happening shows how weak his position has become. And if there’s one thing we know about Democrats, it’s that loyalty is conditional. If Schumer keeps disappointing the people who want full-blown resistance at all costs, his days as leader may be numbered. But hey, at least he’ll always have The View.
President Trump is operating at peak form. Meanwhile Democrats are out for blood and want Chuck Schumer’s head. Maybe it’s not messaging or leadership, maybe it’s the core values of the party that’s the real problem. Maybe it’s their awful ideas. Maybe they should start there.… pic.twitter.com/ZuaOBJGw2H
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) March 20, 2025
