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Chuck Schumer: “The executive branch, in this case, Musk, Doge, and this…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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Interview with Senator Chuck Schumer on Anti-Semitism and Political Challenges

Published | Video Starts at 02:28

No, I'm gonna vote against it. Okay, well, let me explain why. First, the shutdown is terrible. People ought to know that The executive branch, in this case, Musk, Doge, and this horrible guy vote. Who have no concern for working people, would have had sole power to determine what opens and what closes. They determine what is essential. You can't go to court. So on day two, get rid of SNAP and food for hungry kids. It's not essential. (02:28–02:42)

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Asserts that certain individuals in the executive branch would have sole power over government operations during a shutdown.

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