When it comes to political theatrics, few performers rival Chuck Schumer’s scorched-earth routine against President Trump. The Senate Minority Leader has made attacking Trump his full-time occupation, wielding dramatic warnings about “constitutional crises” and claiming the President is determined to crown himself king. Day after day, Schumer stands before microphones, his reading glasses perched precariously on his nose, solemnly declaring that Trump represents an existential threat to democracy itself.

But Schumer’s anti-Trump vendetta isn’t just targeting the President – it’s aimed at anyone who dares support America First policies. The New York Senator has called Trump supporters enablers of authoritarianism and treated Trump appointees like hostile witnesses during confirmation hearings. To hear Chuck tell it today, Donald Trump is nothing short of America’s Public Enemy #1.

The Apprentice Becomes the Master

But wait – plot twist! Was Chuck always this opposed to all things Trump? You might be surprised…

From ‘Fox News’:

During Season 5, Episode 8, of “The Apprentice” in 2006, contestants were given a challenge — as was typical during each episode — and the winners of said challenge got the chance to fly to the nation’s capital and have breakfast with Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. During the breakfast, Schumer sought to draw parallels between his family and Trump’s, while also showering praise on the president, telling the contestants he always knew Trump, even as a young person, “was going to go places.”

In the episode, Schumer looks positively delighted to connect himself to Trump’s family legacy. But the real kicker comes when a contestant’s voice-over matter-of-factly states that “Senator Schumer and Mr. Trump are good friends.” Not acquaintances. Not professional associates. Friends.

Friendship’s Convenient Amnesia

Fast forward to 2016, when Trump was running for president as a Republican. Suddenly, Schumer’s memory got surprisingly fuzzy. When Politico inquired about his relationship with the then-candidate, Schumer emphatically declared, “He was not my friend.” Instead, Chuck downgraded their relationship to merely that of a “casual acquaintance.”

Amazing what a political campaign does to one’s memory, isn’t it?

Since Trump took office, Schumer’s rhetoric has escalated to incredible heights of hostility. Just last month, he called Trump “a lawless, angry man.” In another recent social media post, he mocked the President as “The Apprentice President Donald ‘You’re Fired’ Trump” while accusing him of weakness.

Democrat Playbook: Praise, Then Erase

Schumer’s convenient amnesia isn’t unique in Democratic circles. The article points out that Oprah Winfrey once described Trump as a “folk hero” in a 1988 interview, marveling at Americans’ “fascination” with him. Music mogul Russell Simmons similarly praised Trump as “very nice” and supportive of his family – before later criticizing him as a “great divider.”

The pattern is unmistakable. When Trump was a successful businessman and TV star who could boost ratings or provide financial contributions, Democrats like Schumer welcomed his friendship and influence. The moment he became a Republican president championing policies that threatened their power structure, those same Democrats developed selective amnesia about their formerly cordial relationships.

Next time you hear Schumer pontificating about Trump’s supposed dangers, remember – this is the same man who once bragged about their families’ connections.

Interestingly, Trump himself once predicted he’d “be able to get along well with Chuck Schumer,” telling MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski shortly before taking office that “I was always very good with Schumer. I was close to Schumer in many ways.” It appears only one party in this relationship has maintained any consistency.

When Political Winds Shift, So Do “Principles”

The Democrats’ startling reversals on Trump highlight a fundamental difference in political approaches. While conservatives tend to value consistency and principle, the political left seems more comfortable reshaping their positions based on polling and party needs.

This phenomenon extends far beyond Schumer. From border security to energy policy, Democrats have executed dramatic 180-degree turns whenever political winds shift. Just recently, it was revealed that former President Biden privately believed transgender athletes shouldn’t compete in women’s sports – while his public position and policies maintained exactly the opposite.

For voters over 50 who’ve watched American politics for decades, this pattern is both familiar and disturbing. The willingness to abandon previously held positions for political gain undermines the trust essential to a functioning democracy. As President Trump begins his second term, Americans would do well to remember who stood by their principles – and who conveniently “forgot” their own words when politically expedient.

As the saying goes – when someone shows you who they really are, believe them the first time. Or in Schumer’s case, maybe just check the tape.

Key Takeaways:

• Chuck Schumer once proudly associated himself with Donald Trump, calling him a business prodigy who was “going to go places”
• When Trump ran as a Republican, Schumer suddenly claimed they were never friends, later escalating to extreme rhetoric against the President
• This pattern of praise-then-erase is common among Democrats who once benefited from Trump’s popularity but abandoned him when politically convenient

Source: Fox News