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Chuck Schumer Cancels Book Tour Events Amid Funding Vote Backlash


Published on 2025-03-17 11:01:01 - Newsweek
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  • Chuck Schumer has canceled book tour events this week because of security concerns amid a backlash over his support for Republicans in preventing a government shutdown last week. "Due to security concerns, Senator Schumer's book events are being rescheduled," a statement said.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has canceled several events for his book tour amid backlash over his handling of a crucial government funding vote. Schumer was set to promote his new book, "The Battle for Power," but faced criticism from both sides of the political spectrum for his decision to cancel the tour. Progressives are upset over his support for a continuing resolution that did not include aid for Ukraine, while conservatives criticize him for not pushing through a more comprehensive spending bill. The cancellation comes at a time when the Senate is under pressure to pass a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, highlighting the internal and external conflicts Schumer is navigating as he tries to balance party unity and legislative responsibilities.

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