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DESPERATE Schumer Pushes WOKE Pride Flag Bill as Republicans Control Washington

Gary FranchiFebruary 17, 2026110 views
DESPERATE Schumer Pushes WOKE Pride Flag Bill as Republicans Control Washington
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced Sunday that he plans to introduce federal legislation making the Pride Flag a "congressionally authorized symbol," demonstrating just how out of touch Democrats remain with the priorities of everyday Americans.

While President Trump and Republicans focus on securing the border, deporting illegal immigrants, and restoring American prosperity, Schumer apparently believes Congress should spend time and taxpayer resources on symbolic gestures that further divide our nation along cultural lines.

This move reeks of desperation from a party that was soundly rejected by voters in 2024. Instead of learning from their crushing defeat, Democrats are doubling down on the same woke agenda that cost them the White House, Senate, and House.

Priorities Completely Backwards

Think about this, Patriots: while American families struggle with inflation, while our border remains under assault, while China threatens our national security, Chuck Schumer's big priority is getting Congress to officially endorse a political symbol?

This is exactly the kind of virtue-signaling nonsense that drove millions of Americans into Trump's camp. Voters didn't send Republicans to Washington to debate flag symbolism – they sent them to drain the swamp, secure our borders, and put America First.

"The American people are tired of politicians playing identity politics games while real problems go unsolved," said one GOP strategist familiar with the situation.

Schumer's timing couldn't be worse. As President Trump methodically reverses the damage done by the Biden regime, Democrats are still fighting yesterday's culture wars instead of addressing tomorrow's challenges.

Dead on Arrival

Of course, this symbolic stunt has zero chance of passing with Republicans controlling both chambers of Congress. Schumer knows this – which makes his announcement even more cynical. He's not trying to pass legislation; he's trying to score cheap political points with his radical base.

Meanwhile, Trump and the MAGA movement continue delivering real results for real Americans. That's the difference between leadership and political theater.

How long will Democrats keep playing these divisive games while America moves forward without them?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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SmallTownValuesVerifiedjust now
My kids' school district spent thousands on new Pride flags last year while our textbooks are falling apart. Priorities are completely backwards in this country!
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FiscalHawk2024Verifiedjust now
Same story everywhere. My property taxes keep going up for this nonsense while basic education suffers.
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ConstitutionalDefenderVerifiedjust now
Can someone explain what this Pride Flag Bill actually entails? I want to understand the full scope before my representatives vote on it.
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PatriotMom58Verifiedjust now
This is exactly why we voted Republicans back into control! Schumer is completely out of touch with real Americans who are tired of having woke ideology shoved down our throats.
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TexasConservativeVerifiedjust now
Couldn't agree more. Time to focus on actual problems like the economy and border security instead of virtue signaling.