Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) shared harsh words about President Donald Trump after the president announced plans to freeze federal funding.

Chuck Schumer Says Trump’s Federal Assistance Freeze ‘Has Woken Up The American People’ During Wednesday's Senate Democrats' press briefing, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) discussed the American public response to President Donald Trump's federal assistance freeze.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is holding a press conference Wednesday morning to respond to the Trump administration’s federal grant freeze. The White House directed federal agencies on Monday evening to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s agenda.