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Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Trump vs Senator: US President tells Chuck Schumer to 'go to hell' amid nominations row
Amid the row over nominations in the Senate, US President Donald Trump told Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer to "go to hell." In a Truth Social post, Trump slammed Schumer's demand for federal funds to be released and called on Republicans to avoid striking a deal in the Senate. Hours after President Trump told Schumer to "go to hell," the Senate headed for its August recess and failed to reach a deal over Trump's nominations.(AP) "Senator Cryin' Chuck Schumer is demanding over One Billion Dollars in order to approve a small number of our highly qualified nominees, who should right now be helping to run our Country. This demand is egregious and unprecedented, and would be embarrassing to the Republican Party if it were accepted," Trump wrote on Truth Social. The president further alleged that Schumer was under "tremendous political pressure from within his own party, the Radical Left Lunatics." "Tell Schumer, who is under tremendous political pressure from within his own party, the Radical Left Lunatics, to GO TO HELL! Do not accept the offer, go home and explain to your constituents what bad people the Democrats are, and what a great job the Republicans are doing," Trump added in his post. Schumer responded to Trump's social media post and told reporters that the President "did not get his way." "He bullied us, he cajoled us, he called us names, and he went home with nothing," Schumer further said. Senate heads for recess after nomination bid fails Hours after President Trump told Schumer to "go to hell," the Senate headed for its August recess and failed to reach a deal over Trump's nominations. The house is now set to resume in September and Republicans are expected to change Senate rules to speed up the pace of confirmations for Trump's nominations. Since the start of his term, Senate Democrats have blocked many nominees this year as part of an attempt to block out unanimous consent votes. Amid this move, Trump has added pressure on GOP senators to move quickly. The latest tussle between Democrats and Republicans comes amid Trump's nominations to the judiciary. Ahead of Saturday's session, Trump had placed great pressure on Republicans to reach a deal and cancel the August recess if needed. However, after his public attack on Schumer, Trump told Republicans to pack it up and go back to their respective states.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
'Go to hell': Trump slams Schumer as senate leaves 130+ nominees unconfirmed before August recess; urges GOP to hold line
US President Donald Trump, left, and senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (Image credits: AP) US President Trump launched a scathing attack on senate minority leader Chuck Schumer on Saturday, telling him to 'GO TO HELL' after the Senate left Washington for its August recess without confirming over 130 of his executive branch nominees. A deal between Republicans and Democrats collapsed, and many key appointments remain stalled. Trump had urged the Senate to stay in session, but negotiations failed— leaving dozens of political appointees in limbo and the president fuming. 'Senator Cryin' Chuck Schumer is demanding over One Billion Dollars in order to approve a small number of our highly qualified nominees, who should right now be helping to run our Country,' Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Trump was reacting to what he described as an unreasonable demand by Senate Democrats, accusing Schumer of tying nominee approvals to a $1 billion funding request, reported The New York Post. 'This demand is egregious and unprecedented, and would be embarrassing to the Republican Party if it were accepted. It is political extortion, by any other name. Tell Schumer, who is under tremendous political pressure from within his own party, the Radical Left Lunatics, to GO TO HELL!' he added Trump followed up with urging Republicans to hold firm and use the recess to rally public support, rather than accepting a compromise with Democrats. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Eat It Almost Every Day - But Now It's Linked To Memory Loss And Dementia Memory Control Click Here Undo 'Do not accept the offer, go home and explain to your constituents what bad people the Democrats are, and what a great job the Republicans are doing, and have done, for our Country. Have a great RECESS and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!' Senate majority leader John Thune acknowledged the failed negotiations and the multiple attempts to reach an agreement with Schumer before recess. 'There were several different times where I think either or both sides maybe thought there was a deal in the end.' Thune had been working with Schumer on a proposal to bundle nominee votes into two rounds—one before the recess and another afterward. But Democrats were reportedly seeking guarantees from Trump to restore funding for foreign aid and the National Institutes of Health, which the administration had frozen. The breakdown led to frustration on both sides, and senators were eager to begin their August break. Schumer, under pressure from his party's progressive base, later celebrated the failure of the confirmation deal. 'Let me clear what happened: Donald Trump attempted to steamroll the Senate to put in place his historically unqualified nominees. But Senate Democrats wouldn't let him,' he said in a post on X Sunday. 'Donald Trump's style: Posture[,] Cajole[,] Stamp your feet… and then give up,' he added in a follow up post. With the deal dead, some Republicans suggested changing Senate rules to prevent Democrats from blocking confirmations. However, moderate GOP senators were reluctant, fearing the same rules could be used against them in the future. Thune allowed the Senate to continue holding pro forma sessions, ceremonial meetings that block Trump from making recess appointments, ensuring his nominees cannot be confirmed without Senate votes. Although the Senate passed three of twelve required appropriations bills, several key funding bills remain stuck in committee. According to senate appropriations chair Susan Collins, it marks the first time since 2018 that any funding bills were passed before the August recess. If the remaining bills aren't approved by October 1, the government faces a partial shutdown, The New York Post reported.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Trump vs Schumer: Fiery clash over nominee deal ends in chaos, ‘Go to hell' outburst stuns Senate
Trump torpedoes Senate deal on nominees after fiery Truth Social rant against Schumer, accusing him of demanding $1B in 'political extortion.' Trump tells GOP to 'GO TO HELL' and walk away. Schumer hits back in a midnight press conference, slamming Trump's tactics as chaos. This Capitol Hill showdown leaves Washington stunned. Show more Show less
