Donald J. Trump criticizes Sen. Schumer over appointment confirmations in latest Truth Social posts

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Donald J. Trump criticizes Sen. Schumer over appointment confirmations in latest Truth Social posts

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Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, made several posts on his Truth Social account on August 5 and 6, 2025. The posts addressed topics including his ongoing political activities and criticism of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

On August 5, Trump shared a post at 8:39 PM EST stating: "Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.05.25 08:39 PM EST https://t.co/KilCJCH1s8".

Later that night, at 11:25 PM EST, he posted another message to his audience: "President Trump News Community https://t.co/XzcElz6YCk".

The following morning, on August 6 at 9:36 AM EST, Trump criticized Senator Chuck Schumer in a statement regarding the confirmation process for government appointments. He wrote: "Politically embattled Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, wants the Republicans to pay, as EXTORTION, TWO BILLION DOLLARS in order for the Radical Left Democrats to approve the hundreds of Trump Appointments who have been waiting for".

Chuck Schumer is currently serving as Senate Majority Leader and has played a significant role in legislative negotiations involving presidential appointments and funding issues in recent years. The process for confirming presidential appointments often involves extensive negotiation between party leaders in the U.S. Senate.

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