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Schumer backs down on fight against GOP's government funding bill as Democrats face reckoning over Trump strategy


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, March 13th 2025 at 23:00 GMT by CNN   Print publication without navigation

  • Veteran Democrats privately believed Chuck Schumer's decision on the shutdown was inevitable. Others were ready for the top Senate Democrat to lead them into their first big battle against President Donald Trump
  • and instead have been left fuming.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has decided not to challenge the GOP's proposed government funding bill, which includes significant spending cuts and conservative policy changes, as reported by MSN. This decision comes amidst internal Democratic Party debates on how to address former President Donald Trump's influence and the GOP's legislative strategies. Schumer's retreat from confrontation highlights a strategic pivot, acknowledging the political reality of a divided government where bipartisan agreement is necessary to avoid a government shutdown. This move also reflects Democrats' broader struggle to find an effective counter-strategy against Republican initiatives, especially in light of upcoming elections and the persistent shadow of Trump's political presence. Democrats are now facing a reckoning on how to navigate these challenges, balancing between opposition and necessary compromise.

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