Schumer and Jeffries Face Pressure to Address New York Migrant Crisis More Publicly

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have avoided publicly addressing New York's migrant crisis, angering fellow NY Democrats.

They have lobbied the White House quietly for more federal aid and policies like temporary protected status for migrants.

Their muted approach contrasts with NY Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams' vocal demands for federal help.

Republicans are using the crisis to attack Democrats ahead of the 2024 elections.

Some Democrats wish Schumer and Jeffries were more forceful publicly, but allies say they are advocating behind the scenes within political constraints.