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Chuck Schumer Postpones Book Tour Over Security Concerns

The Senate minority leader faces backlash from Democrats after supporting a GOP-led government funding bill to avoid a shutdown.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) walks on the day of the Senate Democrats' weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 25, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer leaves the Democratic caucus lunch at the US Capitol on March 13, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Senator Chuck Schumer has delayed his book tour, citing security concerns, with events in cities like Baltimore, New York, and Washington, D.C. being rescheduled.
  • Schumer's new book, 'Antisemitism in America: A Warning,' is set for release this week, but promotional appearances have been paused.
  • The decision follows criticism from Democratic lawmakers and activists over his support for advancing a Republican stopgap funding bill.
  • Some Democrats argue the funding bill concedes too much power to President Donald Trump, causing internal divisions within the party.
  • Schumer had warned against a government shutdown, but his stance has sparked tension over how Democrats should oppose the administration's policies.