Chuck Schumer hits Trump over self-pardon claim: 'You are not a king'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., took aim at President Trump Tuesday over his claim that he has the ability to pardon himself. Trump cannot obstruct justice, Schumer said, adding the president is “dead wrong” and isn’t a king.

“Despite what the president and his allies may feel about his authority or his absolution from legal repercussions, the Constitution and the founding principles of our country tell us he’s dead wrong,” Schumer said on the Senate floor. “Mr. President, President Trump — we are not a monarchy. You are not a king. We are a constitutional democracy, so act like it.”