Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced plans to introduce a resolution rejecting former President Trump's call to 'defund' the Department of Justice and FBI.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday announced plans to introduce a resolution rejecting former President Trump's call toIt's an effort to force Republicans to choose between an unpopular stance or breaking with Trump — a reversal from the usual dynamic of the 118th Congress.on crime, COVID and sustainable investing with legislation that can be forced to the floor of the Democrat-controlled Senate.
The text of the resolution, shared in the letter, "recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of Federal law enforcement agencies." It name-checks Trump, rejecting his attempts "to degrade public trust in Federal law enforcement agencies for attempted political or legal benefit."Trump, who is under investigation by a DOJ special counsel over his handling of classified documents and actions related to Jan. 6, posted to social media last week calling to defund the agencies "until they come to their senses."Some Biden-district Republicans have rejected the idea. "It's not going to happen.
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