Schumer is fuming mad. He doesn’t want President Trump to accomplish anything.
And Chuck Schumer has unveiled a battle plan to destroy the Trump admin’s agenda.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has announced the Democratic Party’s strategy to push back against the broad government audit currently being conducted by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
In a letter to members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Schumer outlined the party’s plan to resist what he views as an overreach by the administration.
“Senate Democrats have a responsibility to fight back on behalf of American families as Republicans look the other way in obedience to Donald Trump. And we are,” Schumer wrote.
A Limited Toolbox
With Republicans in control of both legislative chambers and the White House, Democrats have few formal avenues to directly challenge the GOP agenda. However, Schumer emphasized that his party is not without options.
The strategy to combat DOGE, which is being led by billionaire Elon Musk, is built around four key approaches: Oversight, Litigation, Legislation, and Communication & Mobilization.
Investigations and Legal Battles
Schumer stated that Democrats have already taken steps to conduct oversight, including sending “hundreds” of inquiries. Additionally, he and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Ranking Member Gary Peters, D-Mich., have launched a whistleblower portal for government employees “to report corruption, abuses of power, and threats to public safety.”
Litigation is another critical component of the plan. Schumer noted that legal challenges “are already bearing fruit,” citing federal court injunctions that have halted a temporary funding freeze, prevented forced buyouts and administrative leave for federal workers, and blocked DOGE officials from accessing government systems.
“Our committees and my office are in regular communication with litigants across the country, including plaintiffs, and are actively exploring opportunities for the Democratic Caucus to file amici curiae that support their lawsuits,” Schumer explained.
Leveraging Legislative Power
While Democrats hold the minority in the Senate, Schumer pointed to an upcoming government spending deadline as an opportunity to exert influence. With 60 votes required to pass a funding deal, Republican leaders will need Democratic support to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Schumer made it clear that his party intends to use this leverage to advance its priorities.
“It is incumbent on responsible Republicans to get serious and work in a bipartisan fashion to avoid a Trump shutdown,” he said.
Mobilizing Public Support
Beyond political maneuvering in Washington, Schumer emphasized the importance of rallying public opposition to the audit. He described efforts to keep the Democratic caucus united while ensuring their message reaches the American people, even though most Americans are in favor of government spending being greatly reduced by DOGE.
“And the public is responding,” he wrote. “Grassroots energy is surging. From town halls to protests, Americans are pushing back. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and Senate Democrats are standing with the people to fight back, expose the truth, and stop the Trump agenda.”
As the audit moves forward, the battle between Democrats and the Trump administration is expected to intensify. With limited institutional power, Democrats are betting that legal challenges, legislative tactics, and public pressure will be enough to slow or derail DOGE’s efforts.
But so far, DOGE is chugging forward, looking to cut wasteful government programs and spending at every chance they get.
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