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Schumer Faces Calls to Resign Over Spending Bill and Book Backlash

The Senate Minority Leader is under fire from progressives and Jewish groups, with protests and criticism highlighting divisions on antisemitism and Democratic leadership.

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Overview

  • Progressive Democrats and some Jewish groups have criticized Schumer for backing a Republican-led spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, with some calling for his resignation.
  • Schumer postponed his book tour for 'Antisemitism in America: A Warning' due to security concerns and protests from both left-wing and right-wing groups.
  • Donald Trump's remarks referring to Schumer as a 'Palestinian' and 'not Jewish anymore' have drawn widespread condemnation from Jewish organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League.
  • Schumer's book has been criticized from across the political spectrum for being insufficiently critical of Trump and lacking substantive analysis of antisemitism.
  • Prominent Democrats like Elizabeth Warren have criticized Schumer's cooperation with Trump but stopped short of calling for his resignation, reflecting broader tensions within the party.