“It is now just a hallmark of tyrannical, autocratic dictatorship societies that they use the prosecutorial department as a political weapon,” Schumer said. “It is a disgrace and every American… should be forcefully rising up against this.” The strong rhetoric has left many questioning whether a sitting senator should be invoking the idea of public uprisings against a sitting president.

Critics were quick to highlight the irony in Schumer’s remarks. For years, Democrats have been accused of weaponizing institutions against Trump—ranging from partisan investigations and impeachment trials to media coordination and legal attacks. Many view Schumer’s sudden concern about “tyranny” as disingenuous, given his past support for aggressive legal action against the former president.

Among the accusations leveled against Schumer and his party: launching two failed impeachments, spying on Trump’s campaign, supporting censorship of conservatives on social media, and backing politically motivated prosecutions. Additionally, Democrats have been criticized for government shutdowns that prioritized ideological spending, including controversial funding for undocumented immigrants.

Observers argue that Schumer’s call for a “forceful uprising” would be treated far differently if a Republican had said the same thing. In today’s politically charged environment, many believe that a GOP lawmaker making such a statement would face immediate investigation or even criminal charges for incitement.

Supporters of Trump say that the former president is not engaging in political revenge, but rather restoring equal application of the law. From their perspective, Schumer’s outburst is less about protecting democracy and more about panicking over a system that’s finally holding powerful figures accountable—on both sides.

Ultimately, Schumer’s remarks have intensified the political divide. For many, it’s further proof that the Democratic Party is less interested in justice than in preserving power. As Trump’s efforts to challenge the establishment gain momentum, Schumer’s response is being seen not as a call for fairness—but as a last-ditch defense of a status quo that is rapidly crumbling.