Schumer Attacks Speaker Johnson

Schumer Blames Republicans as Democrats Refuse to Compromise

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) went on MSNBC Wednesday morning to blame House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republicans for the government shutdown. Schumer claimed, “The American people know Republicans have the presidency, the Senate, and the House — and the blame will be on them.”

But conservatives see what’s really happening: Democrats are refusing to pass a simple, clean bill to keep the government running. Instead, they are demanding billions in health care subsidies and pushing partisan priorities while everyday Americans are left paying the price.

Republicans Say Democrats Wanted the Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) quickly pushed back, saying it was Democrats who walked away from a “nonpartisan funding bill.” He pointed to pressure from “far-left interest groups” as the reason Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) demanded a showdown with President Trump instead of keeping the government open.

Speaker Johnson, meanwhile, is standing firm against runaway spending, insisting Democrats cannot use a shutdown as leverage to force costly health care expansions that expire in 2025.

Democrats Put Spending First, Americans Second

At the core of this shutdown battle are Democrat demands for more spending — particularly on subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act. Conservatives argue this proves once again that Democrats are more focused on funding big-government programs than protecting taxpayers or balancing the budget.

Trump’s allies emphasize that Republicans are ready to negotiate, but not on terms that give in to the left’s wish list.

History Repeats Itself

This is the first government shutdown since late 2018, when Democrats fought then-President Trump over border wall funding. That fight lasted 35 days, making it the longest shutdown in American history. Now, with Trump back in the White House, Democrats are once again using a shutdown to try to weaken him politically — even if it means hurting American families.

What It Means for You

For everyday Americans, the message is clear: Republicans are trying to rein in Washington’s excess, while Democrats are using a shutdown to demand more spending and bigger government. President Trump has vowed not to back down, saying America’s future is at stake.