Republican Senators will have to choose between their support for law enforcement and loyalty to former President Donald Trump, experts told Newsweek.
Schumer, a New York Democrat, announced on Tuesday plans to hold a vote on a resolution condemning Trump's"defund" call when thereconvenes next week, calling Trump's comment a"baseless, self-serving broadside against the men and women who keep our nation safe" in a letter sent to his colleagues.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a news conference following a closed-door lunch meeting with Senate Democrats at the U.S. Capitol March 22, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Schumer is using former President Donald Trump's demands to defund key federal law enforcement agencies to force Republicans into a tough spot.The vote could leave Republican Senators in a difficult position, as they are forced to balance their longstanding support for law enforcement and Trump, Robert Y.
The GOP has long sold itself as"tough on crime," touting its support for law enforcement and policies intended at cracking down on criminal behavior. Meanwhile, they have accused Democrats of not sufficiently supporting police and embracing criminal justice reform policies they argue are too lenient on offenders.
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