Things got heated during a recent call between Senator Chuck Schumer and six Democratic governors. The governors urged Schumer, the Senate Minority Leader, to step up efforts to block President Trump’s nominees and policies.

The governors, including Illinois’ JB Pritzker and Massachusetts’ Maura Healey, made it clear they weren’t happy with the current level of opposition. Pritzker and Healey specifically called for Senate Democrats to reject Trump’s nominees after his administration froze trillions in federal grants and loans.

Healey also pushed Schumer to slow down the confirmation process and create more public pushback. She pointed out that Democratic governors are taking the heat from frustrated voters while also leading legal battles against Trump’s decisions.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz added his voice to the mix, arguing that Democrats need to be more visible in the media. According to Walz, it’s not enough to just criticize Trump—Democrats should also present a clear alternative vision of governance.

The call highlights growing tensions within the Democratic Party over how aggressively to oppose the former president. With governors feeling the pressure from their constituents, it’s clear they expect Senate Democrats to step up their game.

As the political standoff continues, all eyes are on Schumer to see how he’ll respond to these demands. Will Democrats ramp up their resistance? Stay tuned.