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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Schumer ripped for placing blame on Trump, DOGE for deadly Mexican Navy crash in NYC: 'He is an idiot'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was ripped on social media over the weekend for suggesting President Donald Trump was partially to blame for a Mexican Navy ship losing control and crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge. "After being fully briefed on last night's Brooklyn Bridge accident, one thing is predominantly clear: there are more questions than answers as it relates to exactly how this accident occurred," Schumer said in a press release after a 150-foot-tall Mexican Navy training ship, Cuauhtémoc, reportedly experienced a mechanical issue before its masts crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two cadets on the ship. "Bridges serve as critical transportation arteries for commerce, emergency response, and daily travel, and many span key waterways that are vulnerable to both natural and man-made threats. The Coast Guard plays a crucial role in monitoring and securing these areas, deterring potential terrorist attacks, preventing illegal activities, and responding quickly to emergencies," Schumer wrote. "At the same time, maintaining the structural integrity and safety of America's bridges is critical to the economy and the well-being of communities. A failure or attack on a major bridge could disrupt supply chains, endanger lives, and cause massive economic losses. It is unacceptable that the Trump administration is potentially jeopardizing our national and economic security – as well as American lives." Schumer went on to point to the DOGE-implemented hiring freeze at the Coast Guard, arguing it could have impeded the Coast Guard's Vehicle Traffic System, which works in a similar fashion to the air traffic control system. Trump Says 'There's Something Wrong' With Top Democrat He's Known 'A Long Time' Schumer's claim drew immediate criticism from conservatives on social media as well as the Department of Homeland Security. Read On The Fox News App "Minority Leader Schumer's accusations that a hiring freeze led to the U.S. Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Services not being adequately staffed are FALSE," the official DHS account posted on X. "The US Coast Guard has been fully supported and been exempt from hiring freezes. Additionally, this incident had nothing to do with Vessel Traffic Services— when a ship loses propulsion in a high current area, the vessel needs to engage all capabilities to stop and ideally tugs are nearby to support. We encourage Minority Leader Schumer to get his facts straight before he misleads the American people." Crew On Mexican Navy Tall Ship Seen Clinging To Rigging After Collision With Brooklyn Bridge, Video Shows "Mexican vessel: Loses control, hits bridge," Fox News contributor Guy Benson posted on X. "Schumer: I'll never forgive Drumpf for this!" "Schumer is a stupid, evil man," conservative radio host and Fox News host Mark Levin posted on X. "I, too, question Donald Trump's leadership of the Mexican Navy," substack writer Jim Treacher posted on X. "Elon and Trump Derangement Syndrome is out of control," conservative communicator Steve Guest posted on X. "Schumer is trying to pass the blame from the Mexican Navy onto them…" "He is an idiot," senior counsel to Trump's assistant AG Leo Terrell posted on X. Fox News Digital reached out to Schumer's office for comment. "The U.S. Coast Guard's New York Vessel Traffic Service was fully functional during the incident, operating in accordance with established procedures to manage commercial traffic and facilitate safe navigation," a Coast Guard spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom contributed to this article source: Schumer ripped for placing blame on Trump, DOGE for deadly Mexican Navy crash in NYC: 'He is an idiot'
Sky News AU
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Chuck Schumer bizarrely claims DOGE may have been partly to blame for Mexican ship's deadly Brooklyn Bridge mishap
He missed the boat on this one. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Sunday bizarrely suggested that DOGE cuts to the US Coast Guard could have been partly to blame for a Mexican tall ship's deadly collision with the Brooklyn Bridge. 'We know there has been meddling by the Trump administration into USCG staffing, and we need to know how this might have impacted the events of last night — from a command, communication and local coordination level,' the embattled Dem said in a press release. 'There are indications that this service [Vehicle Traffic System] may not be fully or adequately functional in light of a hiring freeze,' he said — referring to what he described as the Coast Guard's 'FAA-like traffic control operation'. 'If this were the case, the Brooklyn Bridge accident would be a national harbinger, demanding immediate attention,' the pol said. But there were no reports of any other ship being involved in any way in Saturday's tragedy. Sources have said the Mexican sailing ship Cuauhtemoc struck the bridge because a mechanical failure shut down its steering, leaving it at the mercy of East River currents that pulled the vessel into the historic bridge, killing two navy cadets and injuring at least 17 others. In a press release Sunday, the Coast Guard also said it responded to the scene of the deadly collision immediately upon being notified, in keeping with its designated mission. 'Sector New York immediately launched a crew from Coast Guard Station New York to the scene and established a safety zone from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Manhattan Bridge,' the release said. 'New York Vessel Traffic Services suspended commercial traffic in the area.' President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, has trimmed staffing and budgets across a slew of agencies since being formed earlier this year. The cuts included the Coast Guard, which eliminated its Logistics Information Management System, which was supposed to manage configuration, maintenance, supply chain and technical data. The cutting of the system, which was deemed ineffective, saved the agency more than $32 million. There has been no indication from the Coast Guard that the move has hampered its operations. Schumer has been battling dismal recent poll numbers, taking heat for everything from supporting a President Trump-backed budget bill to refusing to answer some questions about Dem then-President Joe Biden's mental decline while in office. Originally published as Chuck Schumer bizarrely claims DOGE may have been partly to blame for Mexican ship's deadly Brooklyn Bridge mishap
New York Post
18-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Schumer bizarrely claims DOGE may have been partly to blame for Mexican ship's deadly Brooklyn Bridge mishap
He missed the boat on this one. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Sunday bizarrely suggested that DOGE cuts to the US Coast Guard could have been partly to blame for a Mexican tall ship's deadly collision with the Brooklyn Bridge. 'We know there has been meddling by the Trump administration into USCG staffing, and we need to know how this might have impacted the events of last night — from a command, communication and local coordination level,' the embattled Dem said in a press release. 4 Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) says DOGE cuts to the Coast Guard could somehow be at least partly to blame for the Brooklyn Bridge crash. Getty Images for Student Borrower Protection Center 4 The Mexican training ship Cuauhtemoc apparently lost its steering ability and struck the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday. @Corso52 via Storyful 'There are indications that this service [Vehicle Traffic System] may not be fully or adequately functional in light of a hiring freeze,' he said — referring to what he described as the Coast Guard's 'FAA-like traffic control operation.' 'If this were the case, the Brooklyn Bridge accident would be a national harbinger, demanding immediate attention,' the pol said. But there were no reports of any other ship being involved in any way in Saturday's tragedy. Sources have said the Mexican sailing ship Cuauhtemoc struck the bridge because a mechanical failure shut down its steering, leaving it at the mercy of East River currents that pulled the vessel into the historic bridge, killing two navy cadets and injuring at least 17 others. In a press release Sunday, the Coast Guard also said it responded to the scene of the deadly collision immediately upon being notified, in keeping with its designated mission. 4 How The Post told the story of the tragedy. 4 Elon Musk has headed President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, which trimmed budgets at many agencies. REUTERS 'Sector New York immediately launched a crew from Coast Guard Station New York to the scene and established a safety zone from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Manhattan Bridge,' the release said. 'New York Vessel Traffic Services suspended commercial traffic in the area.' President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, has trimmed staffing and budgets across a slew of agencies since being formed earlier this year. The cuts included the Coast Guard, which eliminated its Logistics Information Management System, which was supposed to manage configuration, maintenance, supply chain and technical data. The cutting of the system, which was deemed ineffective, saved the agency more than $32 million. There has been no indication from the Coast Guard that the move has hampered its operations. Schumer has been battling dismal recent poll numbers, taking heat for everything from supporting a President Trump-backed budget bill to refusing to answer some questions about Dem then-President Joe Biden's mental decline while in office.
