Democratic Governors Press Schumer to Intensify Opposition to Trump

In a tense call, state leaders urge Senate Democrats to block key Trump nominees and adopt a more aggressive strategy against his policies.

Six Democratic governors criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for not doing enough to counter President Trump's agenda during a phone call Wednesday night.
Governors J.B. Pritzker and Maura Healey urged Senate Democrats to block Trump's cabinet nominees, particularly Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, who are up for confirmation this week.
The governors called for a stronger digital strategy and greater media presence to counter Trump's narrative, with Kansas Governor Laura Kelly advocating a 'down and dirty' approach.
Schumer defended Senate Democrats' efforts, highlighting their role in forcing Trump to reverse a controversial pause on federal grants and damaging the reputations of key cabinet nominees.
Some governors, including Andy Beshear, argued that Democrats should focus messaging on the tangible hardships caused by Trump's policies rather than broader critiques of his governance.