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Schumer: Trump Will Hold Part of Government 'Hostage' 'For a Petty Campaign Pledge'

During a speech on the Senate floor on Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) stated that President Trump has signaled his willingness to hold part of the government "hostage" in the name of "a petty campaign pledge to fire up his base."

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