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Sen. Chuck Schumer mercilessly booed at NYC Pride Parade

NY Post Published Jun 28, 2026 Reviewed Jul 2, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors
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Love is love, but Chuck isn’t getting any. 

Viral video shows New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer being mercilessly booed while walking in the NYC Pride March on Sunday.

The US Senate Minority Leader was marching at the event while waving a pride flag and talking into a bullhorn. 

But the longtime New York political animal’s goodwill was mercilessly drowned out by a chorus of boos. 

Chuck haters could be seen in the crowd giving the senator two thumbs down and frowning as he walked by, too.

The hissing and jeering went on for nearly 20 seconds in at least one spot. 

The booing continued even as Schumer attempted to establish his long record supporting gay rights. 

So I was the first senator to ever march in this parade, 1999. And I haven’t missed one yet!” the senator said to an uncaring crowd before continuing the parade path. 

But it wasn’t all hate. A separate video from the parade also shows a crowd cheering for Schumer as he again touted his record supporting the LGBTQ community.

I was the first Senate leader to come out for gay marriage. And 15 years later, I was vindicated, and my daughter married a beautiful young lady,” the pol said to mild cheers. 

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