NEW: Pelosi Backstabs Schumer, Publicly Calls On Democrats To Ignore Him

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has publicly broken ranks with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), calling on Senate Democrats to reject his approach to the latest government funding fight. The move has exposed a deepening rift within Democratic leadership as lawmakers scramble to avoid a potential shutdown.

In a scathing social media post Friday morning, Pelosi denounced the funding proposal that Schumer appeared to be backing, arguing that Democrats must not “buy into this false choice” between a shutdown and what she described as a “devastating assault on the well-being of working families.”

“I salute Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his courageous rejection of this false choice, and I am proud of my colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus for their overwhelming vote against this bill,” Pelosi wrote. “Democratic senators should listen to the women.”

Pelosi’s statement highlighted the leadership of House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), both of whom have pushed for a four-week stopgap funding extension instead of Schumer’s tentative agreement with Senate Republicans.

The comment appeared to be a direct rebuke of Schumer, who is under increasing pressure from both his own party and Republicans to secure enough votes to advance the House-passed continuing resolution (CR).

Schumer has found himself in a difficult position. Earlier this week, he suggested that Senate Democrats would block the House-passed CR, which funds the government through September. But by Thursday, he appeared to be wavering, as reports indicated that Senate Democrats were negotiating a deal to allow Republicans the votes they need in exchange for a failed vote on a 30-day funding extension—a move seen as an attempt to save face while ultimately avoiding a shutdown.

His stance is dividing Senate Democrats, with some urging a hardline approach and others worried about the political consequences of a shutdown.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) further undermined Schumer’s position Friday morning when he refused to defend the Senate leader’s handling of the situation. When asked whether it was time for “new leadership in the Senate,” Jeffries refused to answer directly, simply responding, “Next question.”

The remark only added fuel to speculation that Schumer’s standing within the party is weakening. His handling of the funding battle has frustrated progressive and moderate Democrats alike, with some viewing his strategy as ineffective and overly cautious.

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Pelosi’s break with Schumer marks a rare but significant fracture in Democratic leadership. While the two have worked closely over the years, her public repudiation of his approach signals growing frustration with his strategy—or lack thereof.

The Senate is set to pass the Republican-led stopgap bill, aiming to keep the government running while broader budget battles continue. Democrats, despite opposing certain spending cuts, are backing the measure to prevent disruptions.

The bill maintains spending at around $6.75 trillion but trims approximately $7 billion. If no deal is reached, non-essential federal workers face furloughs, while essential employees would work without pay.

National parks, government agencies, and public services could see closures or reduced operations. Economic repercussions, including slower GDP growth, are also a concern. Negotiations will continue as lawmakers debate tax cuts, border security funding, and other fiscal priorities in the coming months.