Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., drew boos, scorn and ridicule on Friday for delivering what many considered a lengthy speech that delayed President-elect Trump’s swearing in.
As Schumer spoke, the crowd booed and yelled “drain the swamp!”
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Now chants of “Drain the Swamp” echoing all over the place as Schumer carries on. https://t.co/5Eo3SeV6Wr
— Al Weaver (@alweaver22) January 20, 2017
Former Rep. Tim Huelskamp, R-Kan., accused Schumer of filibustering the event.
Would Schumer quit filibustering!?
— Tim Huelskamp (@CongHuelskamp) January 20, 2017
Republican groups and others blasted Schumer on Twitter, and called for him to leave the stage.
Didn’t realize Chuck Schumer was being inaugurated today.
— Matthew Continetti (@continetti) January 20, 2017
Get off the stage please, Sen Schumer. This day is not about you. #Inauguration
— Benjamin Weingarten (@bhweingarten) January 20, 2017
