Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Faces Resignation Demands Over Government Shutdown Deal

By Newsmax Wires | Monday, 10 November 2025 07:58 PM EST
A growing number of House Democrats and liberal groups are calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down after a faction of his senators joined Republicans to end the prolonged government shutdown, according to reports. This internal rebellion represents the most significant challenge to Schumer’s leadership since President Donald Trump took office, highlighting deep-seated frustration among progressives who claim he has failed to adequately oppose the White House.

The latest controversy stems from Sunday’s Senate vote on a temporary spending bill that could end the 30-day government shutdown. Democrats had resisted for weeks, demanding protections for Americans facing the expiration of Obamacare subsidies. However, the final agreement excluded these provisions, with House Speaker Mike Johnson stating healthcare measures would be addressed later. Progressives condemned the deal as a capitulation to Republican demands.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., accused Schumer of being “out of touch with the American people,” while Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., argued that an effective leader would have mobilized his caucus to reject the funding plan. Reps. Mike Levin, Shri Thanedar, and Ro Khanna also joined calls for Schumer’s resignation, with Thanedar stating, “It is time for us to have somebody who can stand up to Trump.” Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., reiterated her long-standing demand for his departure.

Grassroots organizations like Indivisible are amplifying the pressure, urging Democrats to support primary challengers targeting Schumer. Several Senate hopefuls, including Moulton and others, have echoed the calls for his resignation. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended Schumer, stating he should remain in leadership despite the criticism.

President Donald Trump praised the bipartisan funding agreement as a “first step toward restoring order in Washington,” urging lawmakers to act swiftly to reopen the government.