The year 2025 has proven challenging for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), as he grapples with the resurgence of President Donald Trump and the influential presence of DOGE advisor Elon Musk.
Schumer, alongside Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) and other fervent Democrats, has intensified efforts to resist the Trump administration, orchestrating protests aimed at rallying supporters with chants of "we will win!" However, these attempts have not deterred Trump and Musk, who continue to advance their agenda.
As reported by RedState, Schumer's opposition to the Trump/GOP continuing resolution ultimately faltered, leading to significant discontent within his party. This discontent has reached a point where Schumer had to cancel book tour events, and discussions have emerged about a potential 2028 primary challenge from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). Although Ocasio-Cortez has not confirmed her intentions, the mere possibility underscores the growing frustration among Democrats.
In a candid interview in mid-March, Schumer revealed his strategy to undermine Trump by driving his approval ratings below 40 percent, hoping that this would compel Congressional Republicans to collaborate with Democrats.
Schumer stated, "The last time he was president, which is the closest experience we have with him and admittedly, the world has changed some, particularly on the media side, how it works we kept pushing and pushing and pushing and chipping away. And when he went below 40 percent in the polls, the Republican legislators started working with us. He was at 51. Hes now at 48. Were gonna keep at it until he goes below 40."
Despite these efforts, Trump's approval ratings have shown resilience. After a temporary decline during discussions of tariffs, his numbers have rebounded. As noted by journalist Dave Weigel, Trump's approval rating, which dipped to a -7.2 spread following the tariff announcement, has recovered to a range of 47.8% to 49.7% following strategic pauses and deals with the UK and China.
The relentless anti-Trump messaging from Democrats and the media, which began even before Trump's second inauguration, has failed to significantly impact his approval ratings. This is particularly evident among key voting demographics, such as Hispanic voters, where Trump's approval stands at 60 percent, despite ongoing criticism of his border security and deportation policies.
The Democrats' inability to diminish Trump's standing, despite their exhaustive efforts, suggests a growing desperation that may lead to strategic missteps. Such missteps could potentially create opportunities for the GOP in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the resilience of Trump's support base remains a formidable challenge for his opponents.
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