Congressional Democrat leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, traded barbs with President Donald Trump as a possible government shutdown looms next week. (Getty Images)
He said at an earlier point, "Leader Schumer and I are ready to meet with anyone, anytime, at any place, to discuss the issues that matter to the American people and avoid a painful, Republican-caused government shutdown."
"Democrats do not support the partisan Republican spending bill because it continues to gut the healthcare of the American people," he added.
Schumer held his own press conference later in the afternoon, where he charged, "Today seems to be tantrum day for Donald Trump."
"Mr. President, do your job," he said. "Stop ranting, stop these long diatribes that mean nothing to anyone. Get people in a room and let's hammer out a deal."
The House passed a short-term extension of fiscal year (FY) 2025's government funding levels intended to keep federal agencies running through Nov. 21, in order to give Senate and House appropriators more time to reach a deal on FY 2026.
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If not passed by the Senate by the end of Sept. 30, Congress risks plunging the government into a partial shutdown.
Democrats, infuriated by being sidelined in discussions on the bill, have been pushing for the inclusion of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that are set to expire at the end of 2025 without congressional action.
During his press conference, Jeffries also appeared to reference Republicans' "big, beautiful bill," conservative legislation that imposed new restrictions and work requirements on Medicaid coverage for certain able-bodied Americans.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer walks to speak at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on June 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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"They must do their job! Otherwise, it will just be another long and brutal slog through their radicalized quicksand. To the Leaders of the Democrat Party, the ball is in your court. I look forward to meeting with you when you become realistic about the things that our Country stands for. DO THE RIGHT THING!" the president continued.
The Senate already voted against moving forward with the House GOP stopgap bill on Friday.
With 60 votes needed to proceed on the measure, at least some Democratic support will be needed to avert a shutdown.
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for a response to Jeffries' comments.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
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