During a segment on CNN's "The Lead," Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) expressed his belief that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) should relinquish his leadership role, arguing that Schumer is not "the right face for the future.
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As reported by Breitbart, host Jake Tapper questioned Khanna about his stance, noting that Schumer had opposed a compromise that Khanna also criticized.
Tapper asked, "Youve called on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step aside. You say hes no longer effective as a leader. Explain this for our viewers because he did vote against this compromise that you oppose. Why are you mad at him?"
Khanna responded by highlighting the inconsistency in Schumer's leadership, stating, "Yes, he voted no but eight senators who said they consulted him daily go and vote yes. One of those people is his number two. Hes not going to do that without Senator Schumer signing off. And then conveniently, all eight of those senators arent up for reelection in 2026. This is the D.C. way. Senator Schumer could have blocked this if he had wanted to."
Khanna further elaborated on the need for new leadership, suggesting that figures like Senator Van Hollen, Senator Chris Murphy, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders could be suitable successors. He remarked, "We need fresh faces. We need new leadership. I have a lot of respect for Senator Schumers 50 years of service.
The Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS Act, none of that would have passed without him. But hes not the right face for the moment, and hes not the right face for the future." Khanna's comments underscore a broader call for rejuvenation within the Democratic leadership, reflecting a desire for change that aligns with the evolving political landscape.
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