Overview

• Jen Psaki mocked Chuck Schumer's 'very strong letter' to President Trump, questioning its effectiveness in addressing the $2.2 billion funding freeze for Harvard University.
• Schumer's letter included eight questions challenging the justification for the freeze, which Trump tied to alleged antisemitism on campus.
• Psaki urged Democrats to abandon 'outdated tactics' and instead engage in direct actions like protests, town halls, and outreach in red states to energize the base.
• She praised Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's recent speech for its bold approach, including criticism of 'do nothing' Democrats and calls for mass mobilization against Trump.
• The debate underscores growing rifts within the Democratic Party over how to respond to Trump's policies and connect with voters ahead of upcoming elections.