How did Trump respond when Schumer wanted concessions in exchange for confirming nominees in August 2025?

Question

Accepted Answer

Trump posted on Truth Social telling Schumer to "GO TO HELL!" and calling Schumer's demand for over one billion dollars "egregious and unprecedented." He said approving the deal would be embarrassing...

Unlock the full explanation

Get deeper insights with Principle Premium

Upgrade to Premium

Schumer had been negotiating to restore billions in foreign aid funding and NIH appropriations in exchange for allowing quick confirmation of about two dozen noncontroversial nominees before the August recess. Trump torpedoed the talks.

This breakdown led directly to the September nuclear option. Thune and Schumer could not reach agreement without Trump's support. Republicans left for August recess with the nominees stuck. When they returned in September, Thune moved forward with the nuclear option.

<p>How did Trump respond when Schumer wanted concessions in exchange for confirming nominees in August 2025?</p>

Explanation

Sources

Related Questions

PRINCIPLE

EXPLORE

RESOURCES