
Who?
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) — US Senate Majority Leader
LISTEN: Laslo & Schumer
Ask a Pol asks:
Sen. Schumer what happened to your UAPDA amendment in the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act)?
Schumer’s response:
Schumer hears our question, says nothing — as Ask a Pol waits — and proceeds to slowly enter his government-issued Black SUV with the help of an officer on his detail.
Caught our ear:
Sounds of silence.
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Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive interview with Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), slightly edited for clarity.
TRANSCRIPT: Sen. Chuck Schumer
SCENE: After the Senate wrapped its work early Tuesday afternoon, Ask a Pol’s Matt Laslo was strolling through the marble halls of the Capitol when he saw Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s outline just outside the historic Senate Carriage Entrance.
Laslo starts stealthily speed walking — no running in the Capitol, especially around armed guards protecting congressional leaders — and he reaches the top of the stairs while Schumer’s still descending them.
Capitol Police Officer: “Appreciate it.”
Speaking to an officer on Schumer’s security detail before turning to Laslo.
Officer: “What’s up big guy?”
Laslo fist bumps the officer while quietly rushing past him and the magnetometer that greet all visitors to the Capitol.
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Matt Laslo: “Sen. Schumer what happened to your UAPDA amendment in the NDAA?”
Chuck Schumer:
Schumer obviously heard Ask a Pol’s question yet the Senate leader says nothing as he’s helped into his waiting Black SUV by a member of his security detail.
ML: “Thank you, sir.”
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Hopefully Rounds doesn’t become like this when he becomes the republican leader. I like when politicians answer to the people!
You think he’ll be leader? 🧐 don’t think he wants it…
His demeanor makes me think he’d try to go for it. Do you think another republican senator wants it more/has a better chance?
Maybe it was just a bad moment? I hope he realizes how much Laz has done to help drum up support for this legislation!
Not the first time this has happened
You weren't kidding when you said not to expect much from that interaction. We appreciate the effort though!
Right!?! 🤣
Wow awkward 😬 You would think he would have enough respect to say something like “no comment” or “it’s a work in progress”. Just wow. I expected a lot more from him.
Sometimes I wonder what power feels like. Then I play 🎾 ball with my pup 🐶
I can't help but think he didnt see you matt, maybe try wearing shoes with heels and standing up straighter next time ;-)
Mom!?! 🤣 😆 😂