Privately, many Senate Democrats conceded that their leader was doing his job by protecting his members from a tough vote and making a politically painful decision. But the backlash from his party was intense.

In failing to demonstrate what they stand for, Democrats fumbled the chance to show why they deserve a return to power, centrists and progressives say.

The Anti-Defamation League criticized President Donald Trump over his recent name-calling of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). Trump repeated a campaign refrain Wednesday when he called Schumer a Palestinian.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is the highest-ranking Jewish lawmaker in the history of the U.S. Congress. It’s long been a point of pride for the New York Democrat, whose new book on antisemitism in America will soon hit shelves.

President Trump said Chuck Schumer was not “Jewish anymore” in comments that have been widely criticized as offensive.