Schumer Highlights Judiciary as Democrats’ Key Defense Against Trump Administration

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasizes the importance of Biden-appointed judges in countering the Republican-controlled government and protecting Democratic policies.

Chuck Schumer, the outgoing Senate Majority Leader, asserts that the federal judiciary will be the Democrats’ strongest tool to counter President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
During President Biden's term, Democrats prioritized judicial appointments, confirming 235 judges — surpassing the number appointed by Trump in his first term.
Schumer and Biden focused on judicial confirmations to safeguard Democratic legislative achievements and counterbalance conservative judges appointed during Trump's first term.
The judiciary is expected to play a central role in resisting Republican efforts to dismantle Biden-era policies on issues such as women’s rights, environmental protections, and labor rights.
With Republicans set to control the White House and both chambers of Congress in 2025, Schumer predicts intensified efforts by Trump and his allies to reshape the federal government.