Top Politicians' Biggest Blunders of 2025 that will Haunt Them Forever
The year may be coming to an end, but some politicians have already made a strong case for their worst blunders of the past 12 months. Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader from New York, is one such example.
The 43-day government shutdown, which left Democrats empty-handed, was seen as a major embarrassment for Schumer's leadership and the Democratic Party as a whole. The fact that Schumer refused to consider extensions to supplemental funding for Obamacare until Republicans agreed to advance spending legislation has been particularly contentious among his own party members.
Schumer's handling of the shutdown was so botched that even progressive colleagues like Elizabeth Warren questioned the point of continuing the impasse. As Warren succinctly put it, "I just don’t get what the point is of delaying even longer."
As a result of this debacle, Schumer now faces intense scrutiny about his future as Senate Minority Leader and whether he can restore order to a party that seems increasingly divided.
Kamala Harris, on the other hand, has been embroiled in a scandal surrounding her knowledge of President Joe Biden's cognitive state. A recent book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson shed light on the effort to hide Biden's decline, with questions arising about what role Harris played in covering up this information.
While Harris maintains that Biden could have served out another term, she is now facing intense pressure from some quarters to reconsider her stance. The controversy surrounding her knowledge of Biden's cognitive state has also sparked debate within the Democratic Party about its direction and whether it can still compete with far-left voices like those represented by Zohran Mamdani.
In a bizarre twist, Harris' own presidential ambitions seem to have stalled in the wake of this scandal, leaving many wondering if she will be able to recover from this setback.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration's decision to put up an autopen picture at the White House rather than President Biden's actual portrait has become a symbol of his reliance on inner circle advisors. The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into just how much power Biden delegated during his time in office.
This controversy raises questions about the extent to which presidential authority can be exercised without direct authorization from the President. Whether this revelation will have long-term implications remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: it's left a stain on Biden's legacy that may never fully fade away.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo also suffered a crushing defeat in his bid for New York City mayor. Despite attempting to pivot towards a more moderate stance, he was unable to overcome the damage from his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the sexual harassment allegations against him during his time as governor.
Cuomo's loss has sparked debate within the Democratic Party about whether its traditional base can continue to compete with the rising tide of far-left voices like Mamdani. The question now is whether Cuomo's defeat will serve as a wake-up call for the party or simply fuel further divisions.
Finally, there's Chuck Schumer once again – this time on the grounds of his awkward handling of Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign. Schumer's refusal to answer questions about whether he would endorse Mamdani has only added to his woes, leaving many wondering if it's time for him to step aside in favor of a fresh face.
As 2025 comes to an end, one thing is clear: some politicians will never be able to shake off their biggest blunders.
The year may be coming to an end, but some politicians have already made a strong case for their worst blunders of the past 12 months. Chuck Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader from New York, is one such example.
The 43-day government shutdown, which left Democrats empty-handed, was seen as a major embarrassment for Schumer's leadership and the Democratic Party as a whole. The fact that Schumer refused to consider extensions to supplemental funding for Obamacare until Republicans agreed to advance spending legislation has been particularly contentious among his own party members.
Schumer's handling of the shutdown was so botched that even progressive colleagues like Elizabeth Warren questioned the point of continuing the impasse. As Warren succinctly put it, "I just don’t get what the point is of delaying even longer."
As a result of this debacle, Schumer now faces intense scrutiny about his future as Senate Minority Leader and whether he can restore order to a party that seems increasingly divided.
Kamala Harris, on the other hand, has been embroiled in a scandal surrounding her knowledge of President Joe Biden's cognitive state. A recent book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson shed light on the effort to hide Biden's decline, with questions arising about what role Harris played in covering up this information.
While Harris maintains that Biden could have served out another term, she is now facing intense pressure from some quarters to reconsider her stance. The controversy surrounding her knowledge of Biden's cognitive state has also sparked debate within the Democratic Party about its direction and whether it can still compete with far-left voices like those represented by Zohran Mamdani.
In a bizarre twist, Harris' own presidential ambitions seem to have stalled in the wake of this scandal, leaving many wondering if she will be able to recover from this setback.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration's decision to put up an autopen picture at the White House rather than President Biden's actual portrait has become a symbol of his reliance on inner circle advisors. The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into just how much power Biden delegated during his time in office.
This controversy raises questions about the extent to which presidential authority can be exercised without direct authorization from the President. Whether this revelation will have long-term implications remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: it's left a stain on Biden's legacy that may never fully fade away.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo also suffered a crushing defeat in his bid for New York City mayor. Despite attempting to pivot towards a more moderate stance, he was unable to overcome the damage from his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the sexual harassment allegations against him during his time as governor.
Cuomo's loss has sparked debate within the Democratic Party about whether its traditional base can continue to compete with the rising tide of far-left voices like Mamdani. The question now is whether Cuomo's defeat will serve as a wake-up call for the party or simply fuel further divisions.
Finally, there's Chuck Schumer once again – this time on the grounds of his awkward handling of Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign. Schumer's refusal to answer questions about whether he would endorse Mamdani has only added to his woes, leaving many wondering if it's time for him to step aside in favor of a fresh face.
As 2025 comes to an end, one thing is clear: some politicians will never be able to shake off their biggest blunders.
like what even happened here? and now he's facing pressure to step down as senate minority leader 
meanwhile kamala harris is dealing with her own scandal surrounding joe biden's cognitive state 
it's crazy how these politicians can make such big blunders and then wonder why people are mad at them 
. And don't even get me started on Cuomo... I mean, I guess his COVID response was a big part of the problem, but still 
. It's like, can't these guys just do their jobs without messing everything up? 
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. I mean, you'd think his whole "moderate" thing would have worked better for him than it did. But hey, at least it's a wake-up call for the Democratic Party to figure out who they want to represent them 
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. It's like, they should've thought twice before making those moves 
Schumer's shutdown was like something out of a bad movie – who tries to hold the country hostage over Obamacare? 
but seriously though, can't they just get it together? The Trump autopen picture thing tho... that's just straight up absurd 
. I mean, even progressive folks like Elizabeth Warren were like "what's the point of delaying further?" - not exactly a ringing endorsement 
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. First, it's about hiding Biden's cognitive state, then it's about debating whether they can compete with those same voices... it's like a never-ending cycle of chaos 
. And don't even get me started on Andrew Cuomo - his loss is just more proof that traditional Democrats are stuck in the past 
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. As 2025 comes to an end, it's clear that these politicians are in for a wild ride 
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. I mean, why did they try to cover it up in the first place? It's like they were trying to pull a fast one on us. And now that the truth is out, she's got some serious explaining to do. I'm not buying her whole "he could've served another term" thing... sounds like a pretty convenient excuse if you ask me 
and now he's getting roasted by his own party members 
he just can't seem to shake off his baggage from the pandemic and those sexual harassment allegations 
. I don't think she handled that one as well as she could have. It's like, come on, if you're gonna be the VP and you're close to the President, shouldn't you know what's going on? 
. Like, what kind of power does the inner circle have over a President? That just reeks of authoritarianism to me 
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As for Schumer and Mamdani, dude just answer the questions already! 
Schumer's been all over the place on Mamdani, cant he just take a stance? 
Andrew Cuomo got served 
Cuomo's loss is a reminder that you cant just coast on being a dem if your name recognition has gone down the drain 
Not everyone has to be a fan of President Biden, and if Harris is being honest about her concerns, that's something to be commended. And yeah, maybe her presidential ambitions are stalling, but that just means she's not ready for prime time yet.
schumer's handling of obamacare was pretty ridiculous, but idk if refusing to extend funding is really a blunder... maybe he just got caught in between his party's competing interests 
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. I know it's not always easy to speak up, especially in a high-profile role like hers. But honestly, it takes a lot of guts to challenge the status quo and think about what's best for the country 
. It's also kinda refreshing to see her being held accountable for her actions 
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. Schumer's gotta go if he can't get his act together 
. And on top of that, his handling of Zohran Mamdani's campaign was pretty cringeworthy 
. The whole thing about Joe Biden's cognitive state is just too much to handle 
. I feel bad for her, but at the same time, she can't seem to get out of this one 
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