Schumer calls Johnson ‘the real bad guy’ in shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) blamed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday for the government shutdown but added that he needs to be part of any negotiations to continue funding the government.

"The American people know the Republicans have the presidency, they have the Senate, they have the House, and the blame will be on them," Schumer told MSNBC host Joe Scarborough on "Morning Joe."

"They will have to negotiate with us," he added.

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