Trump Tells Schumer ‘Go to Hell’ After Senate Dems Block His Nominees
Hours after President Donald Trump instructed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to “go to hell” in a heated social media post on Saturday, the Senate concluded its session for the summer break without finalizing an agreement on the confirmation of his outstanding nominees.
Sources acquainted with the discussions informed CNN that Senate GOP Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), Schumer (D-N.Y.), and officials from the White House had been engaged in intense negotiations aimed at resolving the deadlock and permitting lawmakers to return to their respective home states.
As per the sources, Schumer had insisted on the release of specific federal funds and sought guarantees that Trump would refrain from pursuing another budget-reducing legislative package prior to consenting to any agreement, CNN reported.
However, on social media, Trump referred to Schumer’s requests as “egregious and unprecedented,” indicating that negotiations had reached a standstill.
Trump had advocated for the Senate to approve his nominees, even if it required skipping the August recess, yet his message clearly indicated he was unwilling to yield to the Democrats’ requests.
“Senator Cryin’ Chuck Schumer is insisting on over One Billion Dollars to approve a limited number of our highly qualified nominees, who should currently be assisting in the governance of our Country. This request is egregious and unprecedented, and would be a source of embarrassment for the Republican Party if it were to be accepted. It constitutes political extortion, by any other name,” Trump stated on his Truth Social platform.
“Inform Schumer, who is facing immense political pressure from the Radical Left Lunatics within his own party, to GO TO HELL! Do not accept the proposal, return home and clarify to your constituents the negative character of the Democrats, and the excellent work the Republicans are accomplishing, and have accomplished, for our Country. Enjoy your RECESS and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!,” Trump concluded.
On Saturday evening, Thune addressed the Senate floor to seek unanimous consent for the chamber to vote on a select group of nominations prior to adjourning for a month-long recess.
Democrats had been delaying President Trump’s lower-level nominees, which led Senate GOP Leader John Thune to keep the chamber in session over the weekend to facilitate their approval. Despite being in the minority, Democrats possess procedural tools that can compel Republicans to navigate time-consuming obstacles before votes can occur.
Sources familiar with the discussions indicate that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made several requests in return for hastening a group of confirmations. These requests included unfreezing federal funds for initiatives such as the National Institutes of Health and foreign aid, as well as obtaining a commitment from Trump not to pursue another round of spending cuts—following a $9 billion rescissions package that was passed earlier this summer.
During a press conference on Saturday night, Schumer stated that Democrats were “serious” about negotiating a “reasonable path” to bipartisan confirmation of nominees, but noted that the president declined to accept their conditions, according to CNN.
Nevertheless, Democrats are finding themselves in an increasingly precarious position approximately 15 months before the midterm elections. The party is experiencing historically low approval ratings, as indicated by a series of polls conducted this year, and their fundraising efforts have significantly lagged behind those of the GOP.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made multiple requests in return for accelerating a series of confirmations. These requests included the unfreezing of federal funds for initiatives such as the National Institutes of Health and foreign aid, along with obtaining a commitment from Trump not to seek another round of spending reductions—following a $9 billion rescissions package that was approved earlier this summer.
During a press conference on Saturday night, Schumer stated that Democrats were “serious” about pursuing a “reasonable path” to bipartisan confirmation of nominees, but noted that the president declined to accept their conditions, as reported by CNN.
Nevertheless, Democrats are finding themselves in an increasingly precarious position approximately 15 months prior to the midterm elections. The party is experiencing historically low approval ratings, according to a series of polls conducted this year, and their fundraising efforts have significantly lagged behind those of the GOP.
In fact, Trump’s campaign and associated political committees have already achieved his ambitious $1.4 billion fundraising target—more than a year ahead of schedule—setting the stage for what insiders predict will be unprecedented spending in the midterms.
Trump established this goal shortly after securing a second term, pledging to utilize his political machinery to safeguard House and Senate Republicans and maintain one-party dominance in Congress throughout his presidency, as reported by The New York Post.
The $1.4 billion target was initially disclosed in May, when Trump’s team revealed a $600 million fundraising total—already a record figure. On Friday, they announced that the goal had been fully met through a combination of available cash and pledged contributions, channeled through the Republican National Committee and his super PAC, Make America Great Again, Inc.