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Senate Leader Chuck Schumer refuses to answer Ask a Pol questions on his UAPDA in NDAA
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Senate Leader Chuck Schumer refuses to answer Ask a Pol questions on his UAPDA in NDAA

Ep. 270 — Sen. Chuck Schumer (9-24-2024)
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer entering his Black SUV at the US Capitol while refusing to answer Ask a Pol subscriber’s questions about his UAPDA amendment to the NDAA. Photo: Matt Laslo

Who?

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) — US Senate Majority Leader

LISTEN: Laslo & Schumer

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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.

Photo: Matt Laslo

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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.

Photo: Matt Laslo

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.”

Photo: Matt Laslo

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Discussion about this episode

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Abbas Michael Dharamsey's avatar

Hopefully Rounds doesn’t become like this when he becomes the republican leader. I like when politicians answer to the people!

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Matt Laslo's avatar

You think he’ll be leader? 🧐 don’t think he wants it…

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Abbas Michael Dharamsey's avatar

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?

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Matthew J Kelly's avatar

Maybe it was just a bad moment? I hope he realizes how much Laz has done to help drum up support for this legislation!

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Derrick Priebe's avatar

Not the first time this has happened

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Chris's avatar

You weren't kidding when you said not to expect much from that interaction. We appreciate the effort though!

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Matt Laslo's avatar

Right!?! 🤣

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Luis Otero's avatar

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.

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Matt Laslo's avatar

Sometimes I wonder what power feels like. Then I play 🎾 ball with my pup 🐶

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Wan's avatar

I can't help but think he didnt see you matt, maybe try wearing shoes with heels and standing up straighter next time ;-)

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Matt Laslo's avatar

Mom!?! 🤣 😆 😂

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