ICYMI: Leader Schumer Statement On OMB Memo Threatening Mass Federal Firings As Republicans Push Country Closer To Shutdown

Washington, D.C. - Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on Trump's new OMB memo, as Republicans push the country closer to a shutdown by refusing to negotiate on government spending:

"This is an attempt at intimidation. Donald Trump has been firing federal workers since day one-not to govern, but to scare. This is nothing new and has nothing to do with funding the government. These unnecessary firings will either be overturned in court or the administration will end up hiring the workers back, just like they did as recently as today."