Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was directly asked if Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer should remain in his position, amid speculation that she could challenge him for his seat in 2028.

Newsweek reached out to Schumer's office via email on Wednesday for comment.

Why It Matters

Schumer, a New York Democrat, is facing increasing calls to step aside from within his own caucus, as the longest government shutdown in history places party leadership and strategic direction under heightened scrutiny.

Ocasio-Cortez has been the target of speculation over whether she might run against Schumer in 2028. The debate over Schumer’s leadership reflects broader generational and ideological tensions between the party’s progressive and establishment wings, with implications for De

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