Trump Criticizes Schumer as Government Shutdown Looms
President Trump targets Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer with controversial remarks, while Senate Democrats reject a Republican spending bill, risking a government shutdown.
- Donald Trump made inflammatory comments about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, claiming he is 'not Jewish anymore' and referring to him as 'a Palestinian.'
- Schumer announced that Senate Democrats would not support the Republican-backed continuing resolution to fund the government, citing a lack of bipartisan input.
- The government faces a potential shutdown as Senate Democrats push for a clean funding extension until April 11 to allow for bipartisan negotiations.
- During a meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Trump hinted at serving an unconstitutional third term and criticized Ireland's housing crisis, attributing it to the country's economic success.
- Trump's remarks and actions reignite debates over his controversial rhetoric and governance style as key political and international issues remain unresolved.