Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer called him the “best” candidate to lead Senate Democrats after his colleagues spent days following criticism on the Republican government fundraising bill.

“I’m the best leader in the Senate. I’m the best leader in the Senate. I did it in 2005. No one thinks we’ll get the Senate back in 2020. Under my leadership, we took it.” It is listed Tuesday morning on CBS.

Schumer’s claim that the Democrats could be revived I met A harsh reality check from CBS Anchor Gail King reminded Schumer that under his leadership, people have Lost Faith in his party. (Related: “It’s time for you to go”: CBS anchor tells Chuck Schumer no longer trusts his party in his leadership)

“Senators, people don’t have any faith in the Democrats,” King said. I said.

Since 2017, Democrats have only once won a Senate majority under the role of Senate Democrat Schumer’s leader and Senate Majority Leader from 2021 to 2025.

In addition to losing both the enforcement and legislative sectors in November, Democrats fell to record lows.

Knife came out for Schumer after helping pass the Republican fundraising bill over the weekend to avoid government shutdowns.

Most notably, New York State Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat, argued that Schumer’s run on the political stage must end.

“Schumer has been in politics for a long time, and I hope this will be his final term.

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, a fellow New Yorker, voted against the same budget proposal that Schumer voted in favor last week.

Jeffreys the day after Schumer’s vote. I refused At a press conference, Schumer answers questions about whether he should hold his leadership position.

Following Jeffries’ press conference, Schumer cancel A pre-planned tour to release his new book when he fired from a colleague. Jeffries said the “far-right” funding bill would “fast-right” from President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. (Related: Senator Chuck Schumer pulls out plugs at a book tour event after the civil war sparks inside his own party)

Schumer responded to the attack by stating that he was the right man to lead the party.

Today, the Senate votes for legislation that will amend important DC funding.

This law ensures that we care for residents of the district. It supports law enforcement and firefighters, teachers and basic urban services.

This law is…

– Chuck Schumer (@senschumer) March 14, 2025

“I thought I did what leaders should have. Even when people don’t see the danger around the curve, my job is to warn people about it and I knew I would get some bullets,” he said.

Despite the rebound, Schumer I said The king said he had no intention of resigning.

“No, no. We’re moving forward. Hakeem and I have a plan,” Schumer said.