Unity splinters among Democrats after historic blue wave as Schumer faces left-wing challenge for majority leader

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Despite having orchestrated the Democrats' 'blue tsunami' in the midterm elections, Schumer remains unpopular with the party's left-wing base.

Published: 02:21 GMT, 13 November 2026 | Updated: 03:10 GMT, 13 November 2026

Left wing Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen has confirmed he's going to challenge longtime Democrat leader Chuck Schumer to become Senate Majority Leader.

Despite having orchestrated the Democrats' 'blue tsunami' in the midterm elections, Schumer remains unpopular with the party's liberal base.

In an interview with Jen Psaki on MS Now Thursday night, Van Hollen confirmed he will try to usurp Schumer.

'The call was really to reject the status quo and to reject business as usual. And to do that, I think we need new leadership,' he said.

Van Hollen rose to prominence when he infamously met with alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador during a wave of anti-ICE protests from liberals.

Psaki challenged him on how many Democrats would support his run, which will require a simple majority in a behind closed doors vote.

'We have a lot of people,' Van Hollen claimed. When asked if it was more than ten, he confirmed that it was.

Independent Bernie Sanders, who caucuses with Democrats, has publicly backed Van Hollen's bid.

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