Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) took aim at President Donald Trump's business record and political legacy on Monday, arguing that Trump has consistently profited from branding and controversy while posing broader risks to democracy and civil rights.

Schumer Targets Trump's Business Record

In a post on X, Schumer shared a clip from his speech and wrote, "Trump Steaks. Trump University. Trump Airlines. Trump Coin. The Trump Presidency—all cons." He added, "The product changes. The con stays the same. You pay, Trump profits."

Democracy And Voting Rights

Schumer then shifted to democracy and civil rights, arguing that the country faces challenges beyond simple policy disagreements. "In Washington and across the country, extremists holding high office are working to erase Black history rather than learn from it, to take away voting rights instead of strengthening them, to divide us rather than unite us," he said. He added, "These are not simply disagreements over policy. No, they're not. These are challenges to the very idea that democracy belongs to all of us."

Schumer also referenced the Constitution's opening words, noting that "We the People" originally excluded enslaved people, women, and others, while arguing that generations of Americans have worked to make the nation "a more perfect union."

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Trump Presidency Criticism Over Tax Law, Tariffs And Truth Social

Economist Justin Wolfers criticized Trump's tax law, saying promised tax breaks for tips, overtime, and Social Security were temporary carve-outs, while permanent benefits favored wealthy Americans. He called the policy "populism with an asterisk."

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was prepared to deepen trade talks with the U.S. after new tariffs, calling them a USMCA violation and urging a resolution to reduce costs for families.

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif) criticized Trump over reports that Truth Social could charge for early access to his posts, arguing it raised concerns about potential profits from market-moving presidential messages.