Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is delaying book events across the country amid backlash from Democrats over his role in last week’s government funding fight. The events were postponed due to security concerns, as protesters were expected to attend following Schumer’s decision to provide key votes to pass a Republican-backed funding bill. Schumer and nine other Senate Democrats voted in favor of the bill to avoid a government shutdown, arguing that it was the lesser of two evils. One of the postponed events was a conversation between Schumer and Rep. Ritchie Torres, who criticized Schumer’s decision as political malpractice and a strategic miscalculation. Torres believed that the Democrats missed an opportunity to leverage the bill to push back against Trump’s agenda. Schumer was also expected to speak about his book in various cities, including Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, and California. The delay in events comes as Schumer faces criticism within his own party for his handling of the funding bill and decision to work with Republicans.
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