Schumer Threatens Trump
Democrats are gearing up for another high-stakes showdown with President Donald Trump — this time over his plan to keep Washington, D.C., under firm federal control to crack down on spiraling crime.
On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) flatly rejected the President’s push to extend federal authority over the Metropolitan Police Department and keep National Guard troops deployed in the District. By law, Trump can act unilaterally for 30 days, but any extension requires congressional approval — giving Democrats the power to block the move.
Schumer left no doubt about where he stands, telling an interviewer there is “no way” Democrats will give Trump the green light. He even admitted some Republicans may join him. Instead of focusing on public safety, Schumer claimed the move was a “distraction” and dragged in unrelated political talking points about Jeffrey Epstein files.
President Trump, speaking at the Kennedy Center, made his case directly to the American people, saying he wants a “long-term extension” to restore order in the nation’s capital. He warned that if a national emergency is declared, he could act without Congress, but expects to bring the issue before lawmakers soon.
The President also announced plans for a tough new crime bill — starting with D.C. — that he says will set a “positive example” for cities nationwide that have been crippled by violence and lawlessness under Democrat leadership.
Democrats from Maryland quickly fell in line with Schumer, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), who accused Trump of “a dress rehearsal” for tackling crime in other parts of America. Van Hollen insisted the 30-day federal control should end, saying, “This should never have started.”
With crime, drug trafficking, and public safety fears still rising, Trump argues that decisive action in the capital could prove once and for all that restoring law and order is possible — even in cities where Democrat policies have failed for decades.
This fight could be just the beginning — and the clock is ticking.
