‘United Around What?’ Bernie Sanders Shreds Chuck Schumer’s Party Unity Claim [WATCH]

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) publicly contradicted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s claim that Democrats in the Senate are “totally united,” highlighting continued fractures within the party following its loss in the 2024 presidential election, as reported by The Independent Journal Review.

During a Wednesday appearance on CNN’s The Source with Kaitlan Collins, Sanders dismissed Schumer’s statement made a day earlier, saying, “You need an agenda … united around what?”

Schumer had told CNN on Tuesday that Senate Democrats are “totally united,” but Sanders—who caucuses with Democrats—offered a different view.

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“Are we united around guaranteeing healthcare to all people?” Sanders asked. He added, “I am proud, by the way, that the Democrats supported an amendment that I offered to raise the minimum wage to 17 bucks an hour, that’s a start.”

Sanders continued to press on the party’s lack of consensus. “Are we united in tackling a corrupt campaign finance system?” he asked Collins.

“Now you tell me, you’re an observer of these things. How do you deal with politics in America without understanding that billionaires play an enormously destructive role in both political parties.”

His comments arrive at a time when the Democratic Party is experiencing low public confidence.

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According to a CNN survey released Tuesday, approval ratings for Democratic congressional leadership have dropped to 27%, marking the lowest figure in CNN’s polling since 2008.

The internal tension follows a series of setbacks for the party, including former Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss to President Donald Trump in the 2024 election and continued struggles to connect with working-class voters.

Schumer himself has faced challenges from within his own ranks. In March, he voted to move forward on a Republican-sponsored spending bill, prompting backlash from fellow Democrats.

Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow were among those who called for Schumer to step down from his leadership position.

Sanders’ remarks underscore the broader identity crisis facing Democrats as they navigate a post-election environment marked by declining popularity and questions over policy direction.

The exchange between Sanders and Schumer reflects the growing divide among Democrats over priorities like healthcare, campaign finance reform, and economic policy, with some members demanding a stronger progressive agenda while others focus on broader electoral strategy.

The Democratic Party now faces mounting pressure to define a coherent legislative path forward as it attempts to regain footing before the 2026 midterms.

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