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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.

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President Donald J. Trump debates with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., during a meeting with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Vice President Mike Pence in the Oval Office of White House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump and Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin speak to journalists ahead of meetings in the Oval Office at the White House on March 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Overview

  • 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.