Trump Orders Schumer to ‘Go to Hell’ as Senate Recess Halts Nominee Talks

Senate fails to reach deal on Trump’s nominees, sparking heated clash.
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The Senate adjourned for its monthlong August recess without resolving a contentious standoff over President Donald Trump’s nominees, following a fiery social media post from Trump telling Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to “GO TO HELL!”

Negotiations between Senate Republican Leader John Thune, Schumer, and the White House collapsed, leaving dozens of nominations in limbo.

The failure to reach an agreement has intensified partisan tensions, with both sides blaming the other for obstructing the confirmation process.

Negotiations Break Down Over Demands

Intense bipartisan talks aimed at advancing Trump’s nominees faltered as Democrats, led by Schumer, demanded the release of federal funds for programs like the National Institutes of Health and foreign aid, alongside a commitment from Trump to abandon plans for further federal funding cuts.

Trump rejected these conditions, labeling them “egregious and unprecedented” on social media.

His post urged Republicans to reject Schumer’s offer and return home, accusing Democrats of being “bad people” while praising Republican efforts.

Democrats have been slow-walking Trump’s lower-level nominees, forcing time-consuming procedural hurdles that kept the Senate in session over the weekend.

Thune sought unanimous consent to vote on a batch of nominations before the recess, but Democrats’ insistence on tying confirmations to funding concessions derailed the effort.

Schumer, in a news conference, criticized Trump’s inability to negotiate, stating, “In a fit of rage, Trump threw in the towel, sent Republicans home, and was unable to do the basic work of negotiating.”

Escalating Tensions and Senate Rules Debate

The breakdown has fueled discussions about changing Senate rules to expedite confirmations when the Senate reconvenes in September.

Thune indicated openness to reform, noting, “I think they’re desperately in need of change,” citing the stalled nomination process.

Schumer warned that altering rules would be a “huge mistake,” emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation on future legislation, including spending bills.

The standoff reflects a broader trend of escalating obstruction over nominees, with both parties having adjusted Senate rules in recent years to lower confirmation thresholds.

Democrats’ refusal to allow quick votes on Trump’s nominees marks a departure from past practices, prompting Thune to extend Senate sessions this year.

Despite nearing a deal multiple times, Trump’s abrupt rejection of negotiations left both sides empty-handed, with Schumer asserting, “Donald Trump tried to bully us, go around us, threaten us, call us names, but he got nothing.”

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