Schumer: GOP's Indulgence Of 'MAGA Republicans' Will Backfire

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer talks with Rachel Maddow about the way the Republican Party has embraced the "MAGA Republicans" of Donald Trump's base and predicts and electoral backlash as traditional Republicans come to realize what has happened to their party. 

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[kinlika]

It was a beautiful raid. A big, tremendous raid. Some people said it was the best raid they had ever seen. Lots of people said A friend of mine said I am the most raided President ever... Trump told the FBI agents “ we love you, you are very special people, but it’s time to go home now, we need to keep the peace..''

[carmencitaruizpanaga]

We elect officials to SERVE the people NOT to be MASTER of the PEOPLE. We pay their SALARY officials SHOULD HUMBLE THEMSELVES for electing them.

[nancydouglas]

I agree with you Sen Schumer. We need to keep pushing forward and show exactly where this GOP stands on crucial issues.

[trustnoone]

Keep going forward Democrats keep pushing, make America what she really is, and not what it was the last four plus years .

[koleyw]

When the GOP invites Orban to share his totalitarian playbook, there's a big problem in America.

[sharoncameron]

Thank heavens for the good guys. Thank heavens for all the American institutions fighting for our country's democracy and her people. Thank you Rachael!

[grahamwade]

They have already literally attacked law enforcement and the rule of law. There's no point in being afraid of them, only in fighting them head on.

[twowardrobeswardrobes]

McConnell, McCarthy and Co are finding out that they can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube. Their negligence sent the Republicans off down the road to the MAGA cliff.

[Pw-f]

Thank you Chuck schumer, Nice to see the federal government finally addressing climate change in a substantial way!

[toug]

When you trade votes for a solid yet relatively small theocratic base, it shows not only poor judgment, but terrible math.
The general population doesn’t all subscribe to a religion. And to any specific religion, less so.

[delmonicofarquhar]

We're repeatedly told from on high that in America "no one is above the law." All I can say is that if an obvious criminal traitor who has displayed his criminality in full view, 24/7, can't be held accountable, then that oft-spoken adage is just pure B.S.

[ksobo]

Go After tRUMP // Show the GOP who is in charge and no one is above the law

[badlyniceness]

Sadly, what Magates miss the most, was, the total absence of accountability…Republican lawmakers have seen the truth, they know what’s real..the truth does not profit them..a leader who lacks morals inspires lawlessness..they miss the grift…the indifference to their crimes..that needs to end…

[elizabethgrogan]

I feel really sorry for all decent Americans, who must be feeling very vulnerable right now. The call to make America blue again must be answered.

[billdursa]

Daily reminder America. Vote Dems not dumbs. Or CRIMINALS. Or TRAITORS.

[IAmSuzyQ]

"If we nominate Trump, we will get we will deserve it."
-Senator Lindsey Graham
I think Nostradumbass was right about that, and they're doing it to themselves. It's a shame because they've had several opportunities to toss Trump out of the party, but they acted like cowards and now they're being held hostage by Trump and his supporters. They know if they criticize Trump it'll be their downfall so they're stuck.

[marywallace]

Listening to Chuck Schumer is a real joy, compared to words spouted by Moscow Mitch. My happy dance continues...

[betsyowers]

OMG! This makes me feel so much better.. I really respect this man..

[jeangriffith]

Senator Schumer this is your finest moment in this nation's history. May God bless !

[williamwild]

Beautifully spoken truth by Mr Schumer. We must follow the rule of law.