During a recent Senate Democratic Agenda weekly briefing, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) commended bipartisan efforts in ongoing negotiations aimed at enhancing national security, strengthening borders, and providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Palestinians.
Senator Schumer acknowledged progress but emphasized the remaining work ahead.
“We’ve shown our willingness to compromise and work together to get a deal,” Senator Schumer stated. Despite the complexity of the negotiations, he highlighted the significance of the task at hand.
However, Senator Schumer criticized elements on the hard right, particularly those influenced by former President Donald Trump, for attempting to sabotage the negotiations prematurely.
The New York Democrat pointed out the irony of individuals who once declared the border situation an emergency now working against meaningful bipartisan legislation.
“In the Senate, we have the obligation to tune out the hard-right chaos and let the negotiators finish their work,” Senator Schumer asserted, highlighting the high stakes for national security, border issues, and global relationships.