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The internal discord extends beyond Federman. Recent polls show that Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer is arguably the most unpopular Democratic leader in decades, with his approval ratings among Democrats plummeting to levels never seen since the mid-1980s.
A key reason for Schumer’s unpopularity is the Democrats’ perceived failure to oppose Donald Trump vigorously. Data indicates that 69% of Democrats believe their Congress members are not doing enough to oppose Trump—a sharp increase from previous years. This insurgency against Schumer’s leadership reflects a party increasingly at odds with its own establishment.