Schumer tells the AP Democrats are preparing for Trump to disrupt and dispute the midterms: Q&A

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: AP

Updated 8:02 AM EST, January 14, 2026


Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he expects Republican President Donald Trump to try to interfere with the midterm elections, and he says raids by immigration agents in major cities are creating a sense of chaos that voters will reject in November.

The comments were part of a wide-ranging, 20-minute Associated Press telephone interview with the New York Democrat, who argued former Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola’s entry into the Senate race gives his party a path to the majority.

Schumer said that economic concerns have begun to cement in the minds of voters and that Democrats have plans to build their campaign around the costs, chaos and corruption they attribute to the Trump administration.

The White House has called such Democratic statements “fearmongering” to score political points.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/democrats-schumer-midterm-elections-trump-339e6c9d16dd700ee2fe6cf474b7893f

[Bread and Circuses]

1. Wow!

I think we figured that out on Jan 6 , 2021

What is the DNC and Dem Leadership doing Today ?!?


Note: This is NOT bashing Dems. I continue to support, vote, and canvas for Dems.

[yellow dahlia]

2. Indeed.

[newdeal2]

3. I don't think it should be broadcast out loud

Some things are better kept a secret.

Mind you, I have no idea how they plan to respond and if it will be effective. But if they do have a plan, no need to telegraph that to Trump ahead of time.

[yellow dahlia]

4. I wonder if he is going to write a sternly worded letter?

[joanbarnes]

5. Does he plan to write a strongly worded letter?

[Cirsium]

6. Wait a minute...

We have been lectured here many, many times that the states run elections and that therefore Trump can't interfere with them.

[Chemical Bill]

7. Will he demand recounts...

when we don't get the Senate and House majorities we need? Republicans cheat, we knew that decades ago. Thom Hartman published a rundown of current cheating just this past weekend (subscription only).

[myohmy2]

8. that's it Chuck...

...get tough...

...

[Skittles]

12. yeah.....right

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[appmanga]

9. At some point people will realize the default position of this administration is break the law...

...and then comply (for now) upon being compelled. It's getting to be pretty tiring to see too many Democrats and news organizations continuing to treat the Trump Cabal like it's a some normal, good faith, political actor.

[moondust]

10. Maybe keep an eye on...

Dominion Voting Systems sold to company run by former Republican election official

Dominion Voting Systems -- the voting machine company at the center of false 2020 election fraud conspiracy theories -- has been sold to a seemingly new election company run by a former Republican election official, according to a person familiar with the sale.
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Voting systems made by Dominion, one of the most-used voting machine companies in the U.S., were used in 27 states in during the 2024 election.
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[fujiyamasan]

11. lol, no shit; I hope you do something more than write a "strongly worded letter"

Look Chuck, you’ve been a decent and loyal public servant, but please promise that you will not be the majority leader if the party wins the senate. Better yet promise you’re not going to run for your seat again.

That promise alone would excite the base and would signal to independents that the party is looking to take a different approach.

[Javaman]

13. can we filed this under, "no shit Sherlock"?

if he's this late to game, I'm really worried about november

[Miguelito Loveless]

14. And Schumer is already drafting

a strongly-worded letter in response. This time with exclamation points!

[bluestarone]

15. Am i right to assume you can get a recount even if there is a million votes against you?

If you have the money, (which they will have) ANYBODY can request recount. Is that their way to proceed to stop election results?

[Kid Berwyn]

16. Not much of an action plan, IMFO.

From the AP article:

We are going to focus on five issues in terms of lowering people’s costs. They are health care, housing, tariffs — you know, costs of goods — food prices, because of food monopolies, and child care.

Trump and the Republicans are in a bubble, and they don’t understand it. They are ignoring it, and that’s why things keep getting better and better for us.

Snip...

The cost issue is really having an effect already. Look at the elections of 2025. Look at how (Democrat Abigail) Spanberger won by 15 points in Virginia and (Democrat Mikie) Sherrill won by 13 points (in 2025 governor’s races). But it wasn’t just those two states. We won elections in Georgia. We won elections across the country. And that is because voters, young and old, poor and middle class, don’t think Trump was serving them well. So, there’s been a whole turnaround about Trump.

And in large part, we helped make it happen by focusing on costs.

[hedda_foil]

17. That's all very nice,Chuck, and I'm sure the focus groups agreed.

But for the love of God, sir -- please pay attention to what's happening right effing NOW, down here on the ground. Google ICE and Minneapolis for starters.

[Kid Berwyn]

21. Thank you.

As an old person, I can understand how things move fast and these days faster.

Trump is making plans for Concentration Camps. His guards are shooting up Minneapolis for training.

[tavernier]

18. That should be a given.

Chuck needs to put on his cheater glasses and reset his clock to 2026.

[Earth Bound Misfit]

19. I see several sternly worded letters...

and some vigorous finger wagging being delivered by Sen Schumer WHEN it happens.

[Bengus81]

20. Basically saying the same thing as in 2024. Trump is doing stupid stuff,saying he will be a

dictator etc,etc so people will automatically vote for Dems.