The public rift among Democrats, and the onslaught of criticism toward Schumer, came after years of relative unity during President Trump’s first term.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is postponing his book tour due to security concerns after receiving heavy backlash for his support of the Republican spending deal last week. Schumer was set to begin his tour Monday in Baltimore,

The cancellations of events in Baltimore, Washington and other cities came amid widespread criticism from the party’s liberal base over his vote.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several book tour events this week amid the ongoing Democratic backlash to his vote last week to approve a GOP-led government funding bill. Schumer had events planned in New York City,

Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer postponed book tour events for this week "for security reasons," according to an announcement posted on the website of the Baltimore library where he was due to speak on Monday.

Many Democratic activists, desperate for their leaders to stand up to President Trump, have been staging protests outside of Senator Chuck Schumer’s home and calling for his resignation.

Over the weekend, a progressive organizing group called on Schumer to step aside as Democratic leader of the Senate.