The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s calculated call to avoid a disruptive government shutdown alienates a political base enraged by President Donald Trump’s policies and frustrated at party elders’ cautious response.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) leaves the Democratic caucus lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on March 13, 2025. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) leaves the Democratic caucus lunch at the U.

CNN political commentator Van Jones told CNN host Erin Burnett there is a "volanic" level of anger at Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). "I've never seen this level of volcanic anger at a Democrat ever,

CNN senior political commentator Van Jones described the anger he said the Democratic Party is showing towards Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. at the moment.

CNN political commentator and former Obama adviser Van Jones warned of a "volcanic eruption of outrage" directed toward Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after the federal spending bill passed Friday night.