Emmer Attacks Schumer as 'Scared Old Man' Over Shutdown Stalling Amid Progressives
Rep. Tom Emmer criticizes Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as a 'scared old man' who won't end the federal government shutdown due to fear of progressives. Emmer, House Majority Whip, is addressing the ongoing shutdown.
House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer has criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, calling him a 'scared old man' who is unwilling to end the federal government shutdown due to fear of progressive backlash within his own party. The criticism comes as Schumer struggles to get Democrats to vote in favor of ending the shutdown. Emmer's comments suggest that Schumer is hesitant to take action despite the growing public discontent with the impasse. The dispute highlights the deep divisions between Republicans and Democrats over the shutdown's cause.
