Trump calls it like he sees it.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as a “loser” while addressing the ongoing government shutdown.
“This is a Democrat Schumer shutdown and he’s trying to do it to get relevance back into the party because he’s a loser,” Trump said during an Oval Office presser.
The president noted he’s known Schumer “all his life.”
“He’s always been sort of a loser — but an intelligent one. I think he’s losing IQ points with time,” Trump continued.
Trump added that he hopes not to follow Schumer’s path — but said if he ever did, he knows the media would pounce.
As of Wednesday, the shutdown had entered its 15th day (now in its 16th) with no resolution in sight. The Senate again voted to block the House-passed continuing resolution to reopen the government, falling short 51-44, well below the 60 votes required to pass.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said another vote could come as early as Thursday if needed.
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Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Democrats plan to drag out the shutdown until after the “No Kings” protests set for Saturday — a self-described “national day of action” against what organizers call Trump’s “authoritarian excesses.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News that Democrats appear to be timing their obstruction to satisfy the far-left fringe.
“They have a Hate America rally scheduled for Oct. 18 on the National Mall. It’s all the Pro-Hamas wing, the Antifa people, they’re all coming out,” Johnson said. “It’s being told to us that they won’t be able to reopen the government until after that rally because they can’t face their rabid base.”
NEW: “I’m a very patient guy, but I have had it with these people.”
Speaker Mike Johnson slams Democrats, claiming a “hate America” rally is planned for next week on the National Mall.
“It’s being told to us that they won’t be able to reopen the government until after that… pic.twitter.com/2L6cuDqIeH
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 10, 2025
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