Schumer calls for "forceful uprising" against Trump amid legal battles and immigration standoff
By kevinhughes // 2025-10-17
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  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) urged Americans to "forcefully rise up" against the Trump administration following the indictment of NY AG Letitia James on bank fraud charges. He accused Trump of weaponizing the DOJ, despite conservatives pointing to Democrats' history of targeting Trump with legal actions.
  • Schumer framed James' indictment as "tyrannical," claiming Trump fired U.S. Attorney Erik Seibert for refusing to pursue the case. Trump countered on Truth Social, stating he withdrew Seibert's nomination due to his alignment with Democrats.
  • James, a vocal Trump critic, faces federal charges for allegedly falsifying mortgage documents—the first time a sitting NY AG has been indicted on financial crimes. Schumer defended her without providing evidence refuting the allegations.
  • Critics highlight Democrats' past politicization of justice (Russia collusion hoax, Biden DOJ indictments) while now decrying accountability for their own. Schumer's rhetoric coincides with Antifa-led unrest targeting immigration enforcement, which he labels "authoritarian" despite public support for border security.
  • Schumer's call for protests risks further polarization, with Trump allies warning of a coordinated effort to destabilize his administration before the midterms. Some conservatives argue Democrats pioneered "cancel culture" and lawfare but now cry foul when facing similar scrutiny.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has escalated tensions by urging Americans to "forcefully rise up" against the Trump administration, following the federal indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on bank fraud charges.

Schumer's remarks, made during an interview with MSNBC’s Al Sharpton, accused President Donald Trump of weaponizing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to target political opponents – a claim conservatives dismiss as hypocritical given Democrats' history of legal warfare against Trump. The senator for New York framed the indictment of James—who faces charges under 18 U.S.C. § 1344 (Bank Fraud) and 18 U.S.C. § 1014 (False Statements to a Financial Institution)—as an act of "tyranny." He alleged Trump replaced U.S. Attorney Erik Seibert for refusing to pursue the case, though Seibert's dismissal stemmed from bipartisan concerns over his alignment with Democratic senators. But Trump clarified on Truth Social: "I withdrew the nomination of Erik Seibert ... He didn't quit, I fired him. Next time, let him go in as a Democrat, not a Republican." Schumer doubled down, declaring: "It is just such a hallmark of tyrannical, autocratic dictatorship societies that they use the prosecutorial department as a political weapon. Every American should be forcefully rising up against this." Critics argue Schumer ignores Democrats' own politicization of justice, from the Russia collusion hoax to Biden’s DOJ targeting Trump with multiple indictments. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, the "politicization of justice" refers to the intrusion of political considerations or influences into the administration of justice, undermining the principles of impartiality, independence and fairness that are fundamental to the rule of law. This phenomenon occurs when judicial processes, decisions, or institutions are influenced, manipulated, or controlled by political factors, rather than being guided solely by legal principles and evidence.

Democrats' hypocrisy and political reckoning

James, a vocal Trump antagonist, was indicted for allegedly falsifying mortgage documents. Schumer insisted the case was baseless, praising her as "strong, tough, resolute" and predicting the charges would fail – yet he offered no evidence refuting the allegations. The indictment marks the first time a sitting New York AG has faced federal financial charges, escalating the legal feud between Trump and Democratic prosecutors. Schumer's call for protests coincides with Antifa-led clashes in Chicago and Portland, where agitators have disrupted federal immigration enforcement. Democrats oppose Trump's deportation policies, branding them "fascist," despite broad public support for border security. The senator accused Trump of deploying the National Guard to shield Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from left-wing violence. While Schumer framed the move as authoritarian, conservatives argue it protects lawful operations from sabotage. Republicans highlight Democrats' hypocrisy, noting their embrace of censorship, lawfare and mob tactics while decrying accountability for their own. As Schumer stokes unrest, Trump's allies warn of a coordinated effort to destabilize his administration ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. With James' arraignment pending and "No Kings" protests planned, the political divide deepens—raising questions about whether Schumer's rhetoric will incite further violence or backfire on a party already facing voter backlash. As one conservative commentator noted Democrats created cancel culture as a "nuclear option against their political opponents" and they are now crying foul when the same standards apply to them. As legal and political battles intensify, Schumer's call for uprising risks further polarizing a nation already weary of partisan warfare. Watch this Fox News report about Sen. Chuck Schumer calling President Trump "a threat to democracy." This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: ZeroHedge.com YourDestinationNow.com BrightU.ai  Brighteon.com
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