Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) just took a political beatdown of epic proportions, and his meltdown on MSNBC last night proves it—Trump and the GOP outmaneuvered him, and Schumer’s tantrum is pure gold for conservatives. After Senate Democrats failed to block the House’s clean continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government for six months, Schumer threw in the towel, venting his frustration with a slip-of-the-tongue bombshell on @townhallcom’s X post: “It’s much, much better not to be in the middle of a shutdown, which would divert people from the number one issue we have against these bastards!” Calling Republicans “bastards” wasn’t the plan, but it’s the cherry on top of his humiliation. Schumer’s stewing, blaming the GOP for forcing his hand to vote to keep the government open, whining that “democracy is being ruined”—what a clown show.
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This was a Trump masterstroke. With less than 36 hours to spare, Democrats caved after a party lunch exposed their panic—fearing blame for a shutdown, furloughed workers, and OMB Director Russell Vought’s moves under Trump’s plan. The CR was clean, no haggling needed, but Schumer’s crew couldn’t stomach it. History repeats: Democrats shut down the government in Trump’s first term to protect illegal aliens, and voters punished them. Now, Trump and the GOP held the cards, armed with sellable talking points, waiting to pounce as Schumer flailed.
For Trump supporters, this is sweet revenge. With Trump’s DOGE slashing waste, securing borders, and pushing peace, Schumer’s defeat proves the swamp’s losing. Web reports from NPR and Fox News confirm the Senate’s 60-37 vote to pass the CR, with Schumer’s support despite dissent from Sens. Mark Kelly, Chris Murphy, and Adam Schiff. Posts on X are roasting Schumer, with @JackPosobiec joking, “Schumer’s ‘bastards’ rant—Trump’s winning again!” Check the video—it’s Schumer’s most entertaining meltdown yet, a reminder of Trump’s unbeatable leadership.
