Chuck Schumer is very clear that he and the Democratic Party are not going to come to the aid of higher education against Trump’s assault. He agrees with it. Quibbles on details but supports forcing universities to crack down harder against alleged antisemitism. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/16/m...
I feel like anyone who takes a Sociology 1a class in college knows that pitting one minority against another is pretty well worn tactic for power. It’s called “divide and conquer.”
In a functioning media system, someone would probably note that “I don't know what he did, I don't know what the charge against him is” is kinda the fucking problem. Those are important things to know, Chuck! I bet you can find out for most accused criminals. So what’s the problem here, Chuckles?
"well if trump wanted him arrested then i guess he must have done something wrong, right?" - chuck schumer
I'd bet a large amount of money he knows, but this is how he can dodge because he also knows he's on the hot seat.
💯% this!
The Trump regime has openly said they aren’t claiming Khalil committed any crimes. Schumer is free to say “in that case it’s wrong to deport him”. He’s a coward.
Yeah it's like when all the Republican senators pretended not to see the mean tweets the last time.
Except, of course, Schumer is supposed to oppose Trump. That’s literally his job.
Man I'm trying to agree with you.
Apologies - I didn’t mean to come across as confrontational ✌️
100% Dems should be up in arms about this.
And as far as I can see they *are*. I’m seeing both liberal and progressive wings of the Democrats screaming.
They are. You just don’t want to acknowledge it because it goes against your narrative.
I don't have a "narrative". This shit is horrific and it needs to be screamed from rooftops.
Stop assuming Schumer speaks for everyone
Never said he did. But he's leadership.
And you act like he’s the unquestioned leader of rank and file Democrats who want him out over this.
He is literally their leader in the Senate, yes.
Not the leader of the voters.
Schumer basically begged trump to make up a charge to deport him with instead of saying "stop."
What's even more pathetic is the law that they are citing for deporting him was installed to allow Jews from eastern Europe to be deported who were suspected of being Communists. Schumer knows this, but is too pathetic to call it out.
That IS the book he is taking on tour. Bet you don't disbelieve your books...
"if he broke the law, he should be deported." There's NO indication that he broke ANY law. He was not convicted in any court. He had no due process. This is persecution of opinions they don't like and it's complete horseshit. Free speech supporter my ass. Absolute bullshit.
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It is hard to protect free speech when neither party leader believes in it.
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The strange and scary thing is Schumer seems like a purely passive (and not even very curious) observer. His whole attitude is “Gee, I dunno, I hope we find something out!” Probably this is all he can do. He is completely out of the decision-making loop. Oh well, more time for book tour!
This interview is revolting.
The worst part of it is that Schumer doesn't understand how they are weaponizing the use of antisemitism for their nefarious purposes. He's just being a useful idiot for them.
YES - weaponizing antisemitism. Hating what the Israeli govt/military is doing in Gaza (can you say “war crimes”?) does **NOT** mean you hate Jews.
He misses the entire point that there were no charges against Khalil, that's why we're all so outraged. Any charges that come out NOW are ones they've made-up after a week of trying to dig some up... amazing how clueless this guy is
Purposeful ignorance.
Plus, this "I have to find out why they took 400m", as if this kind of grab was a thing where there's a presumption that there is a reasonable justification. I mean, they're on a full out assault, and he's in "let me study that" mode.
It's infuriating.
Same reason Republicans claim to “not have been briefed” or “haven’t read the details” when asked by reporters about something insane one of their colleagues said. They’re just lying
He's not clueless, he just hates brown people
Schumer thinks "victory" in this case is a plateau of negative peace with the fascists currently in charge built on the bones of Trans people, Palestinian children, and free minded students who dare to have the radical thought that genocide is bad regardless of who is involved.
He left law school in the early 70's and immediately became a legislator. He's never had another job yet he's pulling down $10 mil a year. Being a Senator isn't his day job other than possible insider trading. He's not fighting the same fight we are. Also, maybe we stop sending clicks to the NYT.
Am I the only Black college student that remembers our administrations telling us that racism was a part of the real world experience and that students couldn’t be expelled?
Where does he say this in the article ?? Stop with the lies
Chuck is soft on the Constitution. Small "l" liberalism must now get in the car with large "L" Liberalism. Fighting for equal rights and universal justice is pointless if we are opening the door to fascism in governance and disposing of the Constitution. IN THE PRESENCE OF KINGS THERE ARE NO RIGHTS
He’s gotta go.
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They’ll still be laughing and enjoying lunch together in the members cafeteria as soon as Schumer is back from his book tour where you have to buy tickets to speak to the Senate Minority Leader who is a very well compensated government employee.
What’s he going to do about anti-Schumerism? It’s everywhere now. BTW, we are going to bring an abrupt end to his book tour.
No question, the reason Schumer and others are voting with Rs is because they agree with what is happening.
#FuckChuck Get RID OF HIM! @schumer.senate.gov
N then one day u realize there is no such thing as an American. N there is no such thing as the USA. There r a bunch of greedy, rich, white men playing gluttony games as the rest of us shriek n sicken n eventually die
Fuck Chuck Schumer who has AIPAC so far his fucking asshole that he’s choking on their fraudulent propaganda
We need a new party not in collaboration with fascism. An alliance for real democracy, a government for the general welfare of we the people, not fascists and oligarchs. One that believes in education based in facts not indoctrination of a “Christian” nationalism religion. That isn’t either party
The fact we couldn't find a way to stop them from blocking student debt relief, this should not be surprising that Schumer decides to not stand up and fight. He's been there for decades and doesn't have a real fight left in him. We need Dems fighting for real things...
and not focusing on climate change... like, my God... enough of that.... fix problems like healthcare, student loans, higher education affordability... fixing the climate so we can have it all blow into the ocean and help Europe more?
I'm having a hard time paying down student loans... and getting health screenings, going into debt over that... fix those things first.
Then I’m assuming he is also demanding Trump crack down harder on Elon Musk’s anti-semitism.😳
The Association of German - - I mean “American”- - National Jews. Jews for Trump!
Chuck the Fascist Cuck has no conviction for anything besides what he believes will save his weak, cowardly ass from the fascists he is currently appeasing in hopes that democracy will win over fascism. He’s a wealthy, bought old man promoting a book over saving our democracy and doing his job.
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He is not fit to lead this moment
Not the worst part, but "If I were your age, I'd be protesting something or other" stood out to me. Sounds like he really does think collectively giving a damn is just something people are supposed to grow out of, and not something that would be appropriate from a Senator. Not shocking.
"If her broke the law," then he cites "Columbia's rules." Campus rules are NOT part of immigration law. Your neighborhood association has rules, too, but leaving your trash cans out at night shouldn't get you deported.
"he," obv.
Alleged? Excuse me? There’s a ton of reports of Jewish students being harassed, physically assaulted, and receiving death threats. My nephew left Rutgers after receiving threats and feeling unsafe on campus. He’s completing his basic work at a local community college.
I in no way advocate arresting people without due process, it’s insane. But please don’t pretend that antisemitism on campus isn’t a real problem, or you’ll be proving to me that you don’t have any Jewish friends who do you university.
I’m tired of reliving history at 52
Seemingly minor but I do wish NYT would avoid implying anonymous protesters might be suspicious, whereas Khalil didn't mask himself. The right to anonymous protest needs a brave-no-cave defense now, preserving everyone's right to use masks or scarves that cover the face as integral to free speech.
Schumer’s new “Anti-Semitism in America” book.. released the same week he folded to the party doing the Sieg Heil at every rally now.. Literally is about defining acceptable criticism of Israel and scolding college campuses for their protests lol So yeah, gonna guess not alot of daylight there.
Our unconditional support of Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people creates antisemitism in the United States. Stop sending them billions of dollars a year in “aid”. Israel has free healthcare including abortion. We subsidize that with our tax dollars.
#TheManInTheHighTower #Kompromat or #Cowardice #PressThreats
Perhaps the most disturbing part of this, has Schumer always been this much of a rube? Like is he really taking executive order “14/88” about antisemitism at face value www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/ex...
Holy shit! I didn't know they were thay obvious about this being a fake campaign more about restricting speech. He either is a collaborator or the stupidest man alive if he doesn't know about the 14 words or 88 being code praise Hitler in German!
Opposing an imaginary antisemitism against american jews brings support to the true antisemitism suffered by palestinians, descendants from hebrews, biblical chosen people entitled to the promised land. Unlike zionists who descend from a diaspora of converts foreign to Palestine and the promise.
A horrible answer that helps explain why he kept the govt open. The man is pretty unbothered by Trump unilaterally withholding $400M from a university in his state! “It could be hurting all students” Oh, great question, Chuck. I’m sure they just surgically took it away from the antisemitic ones.
I hate this man...this is insanity. We really have no leadership anymore. Our country has been handed over without a peep to a fascist...that's it. It's over...I don't even know if these wrongs will ever be righted
@schumer.senate.gov is a fucking piece of shit.
It appears the Democratic Party isn't going to come to the aid of *anyone*.
Apparently we didn't vote for them hard enough. /s
This is my read as well.
Expect governments like Keir Starmer's Labour to copy to this as well.
And whatever happened to free speech?
"But they would have been so much better for Palestinians and Gaza!" No. Too many Dems never were, and are still not. Dems receives the most money from pro-Israeli sources in the US Congress. Paul and John were wrong, you can buy love.
Mueller didn’t save us. Smith didn’t save us. Willis didn’t save us. Scotus didn’t save us. Democrats won’t save us. It’s only the people of America who we can save themselves.
I am hoping that the Vote Blue No Matter Who crowd is making some adjustments now....
Let’s see the “Enable Trump No Matter the Collateral Damage” crowd do the same. If Harris is president this isn’t happening. Take some responsibility for your own actions, ass.
That's right Mr. White Man, you tell those filthy minorities to shut the fuck up, fall in line, and do as their told by the people that enabled the genocide against them. I'm sure that will get them to support you and your candidate
You people act like the war in Gaza is the only thing that’s happening in the world while selling out the marginalized people who live in this country.
I voted for Harris as much as I hated to do it. You dumbshits can't even fathom criticism of your preferred candidates because there's a D next to their name. Tell me, since you don't care about Palestinians, which minority are you willing to throw under the bus next? Trans people?
And you think talking publicly about how much you hate it didn’t help Trump by encouraging people to sit home? Take some damn responsibility for how that attitude affected how things worked out. You threw those folks under the bus.
She and Biden DID support genocide. If me pointing that out is so detrimental, maybe they shouldn't have supported it? And again, are trans people the next acceptable minority to oppress on your list? Or is it immigrants? You obviously have no qualms dropping support when it becomes inconvenient
My guy, the Israelis and Palestinians have been fighting each other for more than 70 years. And it’s not like Trump wasn’t going to give even more material support to Netanyahu. So now you’ve got a president who’s deporting people for protesting the war in Gaza and oppressing other groups. Congrats?
Another attempt at avoiding. Come on, it's an easy question: where's your line? Which minority do the Dems have to throw under the bus in capitulation to Trump before you're willing to criticize them and demand better? Which minority will actually get you to fight back?
You’re the one who threw women, African Americans snd LGBTQ people under the bus because you refused to get excited or even feign support for the candidate who was *less* bad on Gaza. You tell me
So you're now claiming that criticizing a candidate makes you responsible if they lose. It sounds like you dorks don't even want good candidates with good policy. You just want 100% positive feedback and ass-kissing.
Just admit you’re OK with letting fascists win elections as long as it vindicates your dirtbag left worldview and you’d rather be “right” and have Trump win.
Ah, excellent, they've finally made it so I don't have to click on people's profile to mute them.
No matter what happens you’ll never get it. I voted Harris and I agree with them 100%
just going to note that arguing with people about "aren't you sad you didn't vote for KAMALA" appears to be all that this "Demenchuk" account ever does.
So you, too, prefer virtue signaling to living in a free country. Got it.
Yeah that’s some alt right bullshit terminology and phrasing. You can fuck right off
You’re the one giving Trump tacit support for ending free speech in this country and I’m alt right? Go to hell.
If the shoe fits jackass. You’re using their terminology and bad faith tactics. Not to mention you’re replying to this you dummy, how “tacit” was that support for Trump
“Virtue signaling” is such a weird phrase. How horrible that you’d like people to know that you’re a nice, decent person by telling us what you’ve done.
No, what they’re doing is making the false argument that Biden and Harris are just as bad as Trump and then patting themselves on the back for how virtuous they are for helping Trump win and turn this country into an autocracy. Piss off, clown.
I mean.. I blame the millions of white people who voted for Trump, personally.
You’re making up things to get mad at, no one said that in this thread you dive bombed into. You’re more concerned about defending unemployed politicians than anything else as far as I can tell, just an absolute dullard
Really? MAGAs are running around talking about how Trump is trying to kill free speech? Grow up.
Let me make it simple for you. Sociopathic conservatives use the term “virtue signaling” for people with actual virtues. You came in hard punching left and asking bad faith questions and accusing people of virtue signaling. You continue to move the goalposts, bringing up things no one said
Keep telling us how Biden and Harris are more problematic than the actual fascists. It’s working out real well for the country so far.
Well, at least I have virtues... do you?
When Trump orders you to Gitmo because you expressed pro-Palestine views in public please remember by not supporting Harris that you voted for that.
You’re so excited about anyone to the left of you being thrown in jail you can’t help yourself from fantasizing about it. I said two comments ago to you directly that I voted for her you sociopath
If Harris had tried harder to win, this isn't happening.
Try harder in what way?
Oops, you sound a little triggered, a little pointed out, a little exposed. Yeah, we wouldn't be here if Democrats cared more about the working class than Liz Cheney and Goldman Sachs. Maybe go after your boy Schumer, he's the one enabling Trump.
Seems like the leader of the Senate Dems should have the resources to ask somebody “is he charged with something” but maybe he’s busy making book tour plans
Very important not to call critiques of Israel or support of Palestine being antisemitism. Conflating the actions of a country and a religion enables crackdowns of free speech
What utter horsehit! "If he broke the law he should be deported." A contemptible and cowardly take on Mahmoud Khalil's monstrous treatment by ICE and the Trump Administration from the Minority Leader.
“I don’t know what the charge against him is” This is exactly why the Trump administration’s conduct is so outrageous here. No charges have been filed. Schumer knows better. I have no interest in supporting Democrats while their leader is the Diet Coke of fascists.
Can someone please run against this idiot?
Not til 2028. He needs to be ousted as Leader now though.
Start the primary campaign today. Collect $100k in donations every time Schumer pulls some bs like this. By January 2028 you'd have a trillion dollars.
“I don't know what he did, I don't know what the charge against him is.” Gee, @schumer.senate.gov. Do you know anyone in government who might be able to help you find out?
He’s not the whole party and rank and file Dems across the spectrum are furious but keep trying to will your fan fiction into reality I guess.
@alt-text.bsky.social
Israel has broken everyone’s brains.
He really sounds like an old man that doesn’t spend a lot of time reading the news or getting the facts. How can one be this unaware of the situation these days?
