The More Trump Talks, the More He Screws This Up

October 8, 2025 · 10:03 am ET · Leave a Comment

The driving force behind Democrats embracing the government shutdown is simple: coalition maintenance.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) learned how important that is the hard way. When he backed down from the last shutdown fight, he infuriated progressives and dramatically weakened his standing.

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