Chuck Schumer faces flak as he vows to block Trump’s DC control extension in profanity-laced remarks

WASHINGTON DC: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer pushed back strongly when asked if Democrats would support President Donald Trump’s request to extend his control over Washington, DC’s police force.

Speaking on 'The Parnas Perspective' with host Aaron Parnas, Schumer said his party would work to ensure Trump’s authority does not exceed the current 30-day limit under the Home Rule Act.

Chuck Schumer says Democrats will fight Donald Trump’s police control plan

Chuck Schumer was direct when asked whether Democrats would back Donald Trump’s move.

“No f*****g way,” Schumer told Aaron Parnas. “We’ll fight him tooth and nail. He needs to get Congress to approve it, and not only are we not going to approve it, but there are some Republicans who don’t like it either.”

Calling the proposal a diversion, Schumer added, “This is, again, just a distraction. He’s afraid of Epstein. He’s afraid of all that, and we are not going to give up on Epstein.”

Donald Trump says he can extend DC control without Congress

Donald Trump confirmed that he is seeking to maintain control of the Metropolitan Police Department beyond the 30 days allowed under current law.

He said he could act without Congress by declaring a national emergency if necessary.

“Well, if it’s a national emergency, we can do it without Congress. But we expect to be before Congress very quickly. And again, we think the Democrats will not do anything to stop crime, but we think the Republicans will do it almost unanimously," Trump said.

"So we’re going to need a crime bill. That we’re going to be putting in, and it’s going to pertain initially to DC. We’re going to use it as a very positive example,” Trump told reporters at the Kennedy Center.

“You can’t have 30 days,” Trump added. “We’re going to do this very quickly, but we’re going to want extensions. I don’t want to call a national emergency, but if I have to I will.”

Internet slams Chuck Schumer’s remarks against Trump

Donald Trump-leaning supporters online reacted strongly to Chuck Schumer's remarks.

“They are going to clean up the city, whether you like it or not🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️,” wrote one user. Another posted, “They want crime.” 

One more said, “They wonder why their approval is at an all-time low. They are willing to risk American lives for their power.”

Some comments criticized Schumer directly. “Dude is pro-crime,” one person wrote. 

Another said, “The vulgarity. Why is this party so ratchet? So ghetto? So undistinguished. Do better.”

Another added, “This new foul language paid for strategy is so cringe and inorganic.”

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