Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Donald Trump of supporting a potential September government shutdown to pressure Republicans into passing the SAVE Act, which Democrats say could limit voting access ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Schumer Blames Trump Over SAVE Act Shutdown
On Monday, in a post on X, Schumer said, "Donald Trump wants to shut down the government in September to force Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE Act, rig the midterm elections, and disenfranchise millions of American citizens."
Schumer also blamed Trump in advance for any potential funding lapse, saying, "If the government shuts down in September, remember one man was cheerleading for that outcome all along: Donald Trump."
Trump Pushes SAVE Act Priority
