Watch live: Schumer headlines anti-corruption forum ahead of midterms



Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is set to deliver remarks Thursday morning at a Public Citizen forum focused on combating public corruption. He will be joined by Sens.
Reported by 4 outlets — The Hill, Fox News Latest. See all sources ↓
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer spoke at a Public Citizen anti‑corruption forum ahead of the midterm elections. He announced a bill to create a new Anti‑Corruption Bureau that could investigate alleged corruption by President Trump and future administrations. During his speech a protester interrupted him, calling him a "genocidal maniac." Schumer also said the Democratic Party remains a big tent and avoided saying whether the Democratic Socialists of America belongs in the party.
Why it matters
This shows Democrats using anti‑corruption issues to challenge Trump and motivate voters before the midterms. The proposal and the protest highlight the political fight over ethics and influence in Washington.
- What did Schumer propose at the forum?
- He proposed a bill to create a new Anti‑Corruption Bureau with subpoena power to investigate Trump and future administrations.
- How did a protester react to his speech?
- A protester shouted that Schumer backs genocide and called him a "genocidal maniac."
- What did Schumer say about the Democratic Socialists of America?
- He said the party is a big tent and did not say whether DSA belongs in it.
How outlets are framing the same story
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The Hill focuses on the forum and Schumer’s remarks alongside fellow senators, emphasizing Democratic attacks on Trump’s agenda. Fox News highlights the new agency proposal, the heckler interruption, and Schumer’s dodge on DSA, giving a more confrontational tone.
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Forum details and senators Whitehouse and Padilla
Sources1TypeAngleThe Hillhighlights forum with Whitehouse and Padilla
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Proposal for Anti‑Corruption Bureau
Sources1TypeAngleFox News Latestfocuses on new agency bill to investigate Trump
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Heckler interruption during speech
Sources1TypeAngleFox News Latestreports protester calling Schumer genocidal maniac
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DSA question dodge
Sources1TypeAngleFox News Latestnotes Schumer avoided answering about DSA’s place