Chuck Schumer’s Convenient Courage

Say what you will about the progressive left, their scathing assessment of Chuck Schumer’s political talents is hard to argue against.

The Senate minority leader trotted out a new talking point this week, in which the New York Democrat attempted to portray Donald Trump as a capitulatory squish with regard to the ongoing negotiations over the Iranian nuclear program.

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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Say what you will about the progressive left, their scathing assessment of Chuck Schumer’s political talents is hard to argue against.

The Senate minority leader trotted out a new talking point this week, in which the New York Democrat attempted to portray Donald Trump as a capitulatory squish with regard to the ongoing negotiations over the Iranian nuclear program.

About the Author

Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.