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Schumer Faces Mounting Pressure as Approval Hits Record Low

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer dismisses concerns over his 17% approval rating, the lowest among congressional leaders, as intraparty calls for new leadership grow louder.

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Overview

  • A new CNN poll reveals Chuck Schumer's approval rating has plummeted to 17%, marking the lowest favorability of any congressional leader in recent history.
  • During a press conference marking Trump's first 100 days of his second term, Schumer was confronted by CNN's Manu Raju about his dismal ratings, which he downplayed by stating, 'Polls come and go.'
  • Schumer framed Trump's presidency as '100 days of chaos,' citing record-low approval ratings for the president and widespread fears of an impending recession.
  • Criticism of Schumer's leadership intensified following his March vote to avert a government shutdown, with progressives accusing him of failing to effectively oppose Trump's agenda.
  • Grassroots activists and younger Democrats are increasingly vocal in their calls for Schumer to step aside, reflecting broader dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership and strategy.