Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Senate Democrats’ Continued Efforts To Protect Democracy From Trump’s Threats

Washington, D.C. - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor on the Spotlight Forum today held by Senate Democrats' Election Protection Task Force to highlight state and local efforts to protect democracy from Donald Trump's threats and interference. Below are Senator Schumer's remarks, which can also be viewed here:

Later today, Senator Padilla and I will hold a Spotlight Forum on state and local efforts to protect free and fair elections from the chaos coming out of the Trump administration. This spotlight forum is because the Republicans will not hold hearings on this important issue: protecting our elections. So, we have our own spotlight forum, where people can testify, American people can learn the truth.

As Trump gears up to interfere in our elections and discount the votes of the American people, Senate Democrats' Election Protection Task force is preparing to protect the independence of American elections.

Trump's anti-democracy agenda has left local and state election officials vulnerable to cyber attacks, intimidation from Trump loyalists, and federal seizure of election equipment and ballots.

Today, we are going to discuss what we can do to counter Trump's interference efforts and uphold the sanctity of our elections.

Donald Trump, listen to this, you may not know it, because you sure don't act like that you know it. In America, voters pick their leaders, leaders don't pick their voters - and Democrats will ensure that remains the case in 2026.

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