President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to resign after remarks the New York Democrat made about immigration enforcement agencies. The dispute centers on Schumer’s criticism of Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a funding standoff over the Department of Homeland Security.
Trump sharply criticized Schumer in a post on Truth Social, accusing him of disrespecting federal agents. “Wow! Cryin’ Chuck Schumer just said, for the whole World to hear, that ‘NOBODY RESPECTS BORDER PATROL OR ICE,’” Trump wrote.
He continued his criticism in the same post. “That is one of the most egregious, incorrect, unpatriotic, and dangerous statements I have EVER heard from a ‘professional’ politician,” Trump said. Trump then demanded an apology from Schumer. “HE MUST IMMEDIATELY APOLOGIZE TO THESE GREAT PATRIOTS, AND I MEAN NOW!” he wrote.
In a separate post, Trump escalated his remarks further
In a separate post, Trump escalated his remarks further. “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer should resign over this. He won’t be missed!” he said.
🚨 WOW! President Trump is officially demanding Chuck Schumer’s RESIGNATION after the traitor disparaged ICE and CBP to America
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 24, 2026
“He won’t be missed.”
I agree. RESIGN, CHUCK! You America hating traitor& pic.twitter.com/NZj2LUmcKT
The president’s statement included a message from the National Border Patrol Council, which also condemned Schumer’s comments. The union said it would defend its members against political criticism.
“The National Border Patrol Council will not stay silent. We will defend our members when others attack them for nothing more than political expediency and personal gain,” the group said.
“The National Border Patrol Council will not stay silent
The union directly criticized Schumer’s remarks about immigration agents. “Extreme leftist advocate Chuck Schumer chose to attack and undermine Border Patrol agents and ICE officers—disrespecting the very people who risk their lives to protect this country,” the statement said.
It added that agents are enforcing laws passed by Congress. “Border Patrol agents don’t make the laws—they enforce them,” the group said.
The council also highlighted the role agents play in emergency situations. “These are the same agents who respond when the country needs them most—deploying to natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires,” the statement said.
The council also highlighted the role agents play in emergency situations
The union concluded with a broader message of support. “WE STAND WITH AND SUPPORT OUR AGENTS! We support all law enforcement, and we will not tolerate anyone who disrespects our wonderful men and women protecting America!” the group said.
The National Border Patrol Council will not stay silent. We will defend our members when others attack them for nothing more than political expediency and personal gain.
— Border Patrol Union – NBPC (@BPUnion) April 23, 2026
Extreme leftist advocate Chuck Schumer chose to attack and undermine Border Patrol agents and ICE…
Schumer made the comments Wednesday while opposing Senate Republicans’ effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security following a prolonged shutdown. His remarks came during a broader debate over immigration enforcement and agency accountability.
The funding dispute has placed pressure on the department’s operations. According to administration officials, the agency faces financial strain as lawmakers continue to debate funding measures.
Schumer made the comments Wednesday while opposing Senate Republicans’ effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security following a prolonged shutdown
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that the department could soon face payroll issues. He said the agency was projected to run out of money to cover payroll by the first week of May.
The funding standoff follows public backlash over incidents involving immigration enforcement earlier this year. In January, agents were involved in the fatal shootings of two American citizens in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Those incidents prompted calls from Democrats for reforms within the department. Lawmakers have since tied those demands to broader funding negotiations.
The funding standoff follows public backlash over incidents involving immigration enforcement earlier this year
During the shutdown, Department of Homeland Security employees were required to continue working without pay. That included Transportation Security Administration agents responsible for airport security across the country.
The situation changed after Trump directed the department to access previously approved funding. The administration tapped into $10 billion allocated for border security in a spending package passed last July.
