Schumer Comments On USA Companies
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing backlash from both sides of the political spectrum after his decision to back a Republican-drafted continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded. Now, in what appears to be an attempt to repair his image, Schumer has made the rounds in media-friendly settings, hoping to justify his move to disillusioned Democratic voters and colleagues.
At the same time, he has quietly pulled the plug on book tour events, citing security concerns. This comes amid reports that leftist activists—furious over what they see as Schumer’s betrayal—have made their presence known outside his New York home. A spokesperson claimed the tour would be “rescheduled,” but as The Hill reported Monday, no new dates have been announced.
Schumer, however, did make time for a controlled media appearance on The View—a platform where Democratic politicians can usually expect soft questions and supportive nods. Even there, he found himself on the defensive. While the hosts were generally sympathetic, the message was clear: Why did you sell us out?
Dem Senate leader Chuck Schumer mocks Americans who want to keep their hard-earned income and praises the government as a "barrier" to them:
"You know what their attitude is, 'I made my money all by myself. How dare your government take my money from me?' ... They hate… pic.twitter.com/vb4oDxPQ3V— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) March 18, 2025
Schumer’s response largely echoed the justification he gave on the Senate floor: that a shutdown would have played into Republican hands and weakened the government. But on The View, he went a step further—launching into class warfare rhetoric that Republicans will no doubt use against him and his party in future elections.
Mocking business owners and taxpayers who oppose excessive government control, Schumer sneered:
“You know what their attitude is? ‘I made my money all by myself. How dare your government take my money from me? I don’t want to pay taxes.’”
He went on to claim that these individuals—whom he labeled a “small group of greedy, wealthy people”—control the Republican Party and “hate government” because it stands in their way.
The clip is already circulating widely, drawing comparisons to past Democratic messaging blunders, such as Kamala Harris’ open endorsement of taxpayer-funded gender transition surgeries for incarcerated criminals—including illegal immigrants. Like that moment, Schumer’s remarks reinforce the perception that Democrats are increasingly out of touch with the working and middle class, particularly small business owners.
Any attempt by Schumer to clarify his remarks by saying he was only referring to the wealthy won’t change the reality that, for Democrats, the definition of “rich” is always shifting. As many taxpayers have learned, you don’t need to be a millionaire to find yourself in the crosshairs of Democratic tax-and-spend policies.