Democratic lawmakers are reportedly lashing out at their own voters as their left-wing base demands more action to combat President Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiencys (DOGE) cost-cutting efforts.
House Democrats aired grievances about a constellation of resistance 2.0 groups directing their members to flood Democratic lawmakers offices with calls during a Monday meeting, according to an Axiosreport. Democratic lawmakers argue that due to being the minority party in both chambers, their powers are limited to oppose actions the Trump administration is taking.
There were a lot of people [House Democrats] who were like, Weve got to stop the groups from doing this people are concerned that theyre saying were not doing enough, but were not in the majority, a House DemocrattoldAxios.
The Democratic Party remains rudderless three weeks into Trumps second term. With no agreed-upon strategy on how to combat Trumps agenda, Democratic lawmakers appear divided: some, like Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy areadvocatingto resist the entirety of Trumps agenda while others like Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman arewillingto cross the aisle and confirm Trumps nominees.
Were still looking for that national spokesperson, Democratic Virginia Rep. Don Beyer told Axios.
Democratic leaders and their bases reported mutual animosity follows an election cycle during which the same lawmakersrepeatedlytoldthe partys voters that Trump was a fascist threat and a danger to democracy.
But with Trump trouncing Harris to win every swing state and the popular vote, Democratic lawmakers are also being forced to confront another uncomfortable fact: Trump is morepopularwith voters than hes ever been.
Approximately 53% of voters approve of Trumps leadership the presidents highest approval rating across both of his terms according to a CBS News poll released Sunday. Voters are alsogivingDepartment of Government Efficiency chair Elon Musk high marks as he and his team take a wrecking ball to the administrative state.
Musks job performance has a 5% net favorability rating,accordingto a Trafalgar Group and Insider Advantage poll conducted between Feb. 7 to Feb. 9. Conversely,the Democratic Partys approval rating isnearinghistoric lows.
With the Democratic Partys base demanding more action from Democratic lawmakers to obstruct Trumps legislative agenda, they may soon call on party leaders to use the upcoming government funding deadline to extract concessions from GOP lawmakers in exchange for votes to keep the government open.
A government funding bill will have to overcome the Senates 60-vote threshold, requiring the support of seven Democrats assuming all GOP members are present and voting yes.
But Schumersignaledin a letter Monday that Democratic lawmakers are willing to work with their Republican colleagues to keep the government open. Future appeals for bipartisanship from Democratic leaders will likely continue to anger and confuse the partys base who were told that Trumps reelection was an existential threat.
Lets be honest: People are angry, scared, and they want to see more from their lawmakers right now than floor speeches about Elon Musk, Leah Greenberg, the co-executive director of the left-wing activist group, Indivisible, told Axios in a statement. Voters have widely mocked Democratic lawmakers attempts at escalation as theyjoinprotests outside of government buildings in Washington, D.C., to rail against DOGEs cost-cutting efforts.
Schumer appeared to stumble over his words whileleadinga chant during a protest of Musks access to the Treasury Department on Feb 5. House Democrats who sit on the Oversight Committee, including Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, bungled a chant during a protest on Feb. 6.
🚨CRINGE ALERT🚨 Chuck Schumer tries to start a chant as he holds Maxine Waters hand, this is how it wentpic.twitter.com/szsYP34SPF
Americans largelyderidedDemocratic California Rep. Maxine Waters for her meltdown with a security guard as House Democrats attempted to force their way into the Department of Education building on Friday.
WATCH: Democrat Congresswoman Maxine Dexter tells crowd that We have to f*ck Trump!pic.twitter.com/oqe6KPqcjp
We have to fuck Trump, Democratic Oregon Rep. Maxine DextershoutedTuesday during a rally protesting DOGE, appearing to botch a part of her speechand leaving many to question the intent of her statement and the Democratic Partys broader strategy.
Spokespersons for Democratic Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Robin Kelly and Nanette Barragn, the three co-chairs of House Democrats Steering and Policy Committee, did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundations request for comment.
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