DONKEY: Chuck Schumer Farts On The Senate Floor

Summary

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Donkey of the Day: Chuck Schumer Farts On The Senate Floor

Podcast: Donkey of the Day (Power 105.1 FM, WWPR-FM)
Host: Charlamagne Tha God
Date: July 16, 2026

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Overview

In this episode, Charlamagne Tha God delivers his signature "Donkey of the Day" segment to U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer after audio surfaces of Schumer allegedly farting during a speech on the Senate floor. The segment uses this moment to highlight ongoing public concerns about the advanced age of many U.S. lawmakers, sparking debate about age limits and fitness for office. Blending humor with social commentary, the conversation uses the embarrassing incident as a springboard to discuss the broader implications for America's political leadership.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

The Age of Elected Officials & Public Trust

• Charlamagne addresses escalating debates about maximum age limits for elected officials in light of viral incidents involving older lawmakers.
  • “How old is too old has been the question of the day. And it’s not ageism, people, okay? Folks just want to know that you can maintain the mental and physical fitness to govern.” (02:21)
• Stressful demands of political office and declining physical control in older age are discussed.
  • “We don’t trust that senior citizens have what it takes to properly govern. We have concerns about the physical and mental toll that role of an elected official takes on the elderly.” (02:38)
• The incident re-ignites calls for generational change.
  • “Congress is by far the world’s most expensive assisted living facility.” (05:17)

The Schumer Incident: Play-by-Play

• Charlamagne and panel break down the audio, replaying the moment when Schumer allegedly farts during his speech about the Iran war and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
  • “[Chuck Schumer] aired out the Senate floor with a fart. Yes, ass gas... Booty tooty air biscuits.” (03:01)
  • Panel analyzes Schumer’s body language and reaction for comedic effect.
    • “Not only did Chuck Schumer smile, okay. When that butt trumpet started to play, he lifted up off his feet.” (04:44)
• Discussion of physical reasons for such “accidents” in the elderly.
  • “I know older people fart without knowing it. Why does this happen? Because the muscles that control the boonki can weaken with age... they might open and release gas without the elderly feeling it happen.” (04:50)

Generational Critique & Political Satire

• The fart becomes metaphorical, symbolizing deeper issues about Congressional leadership staying too long.
  • “America has no choice but to treat Congress like a retirement community.” (05:13)
  • “The average age of the Senate, I think, is about 65. Some of the oldest members are in their 80s and 90s. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is 92. Imagine what he does in his pants and doesn’t even know.” (05:23)
  • “It’s about one system where people stay in so long that every viral moment like this turns into another debate about whether it’s time for them to pass the torch.” (05:54)
• Comparisons to other aging lawmakers.
  • “Bernie Sanders is 83. Mitch McConnell, we don’t even know if he’s alive. Lindsey Graham just died.” (05:46)

The Takeaway: Need for Youth in Office

• Charlamagne advocates for younger leaders.
  • “We need younger leaders in office... Older lawmakers hold seats for decades, and as you can see, they fart in them. And that smell makes it hard for new voices to enter the system.” (06:44)
  • “Younger elected officials will inspire other young people to vote and join the political process.” (07:00)
  • Memorable metaphor: “We don’t need Chuck Schumer dropping nukes on the Senate floor.” (07:04)

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Memorable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On the core issue:
  • "How old is too old has been the question of the day. And it’s not ageism, people, okay? Folks just want to know that you can maintain the mental and physical fitness to govern."
    — Charlamagne Tha God (02:21)
• Addressing the incident directly:
  • "[Chuck Schumer] aired out the Senate floor with a fart. Yes, ass gas... Booty tooty air biscuits."
    — Charlamagne (03:01)
  • “Not only did Chuck Schumer smile, okay. When that butt trumpet started to play, he lifted up off his feet like he was trying to peek over a gate.”
    — Charlamagne (04:44)
  • "I know older people fart without knowing it. Why does this happen? Because the muscles that control the boonki can weaken with age."
    — Charlamagne (04:50)
• On Congress as a retirement home:
  • “America has no choice but to treat Congress like a retirement community. Because Congress is by far the world’s most expensive assisted living facility.”
    — Charlamagne (05:13)
• Underlying concern:
  • "It's about one system where people stay in so long that every viral moment like this turns into another debate about whether it's time for them to pass the torch."
    — Charlamagne (05:54)
• Summing up the need for change:
  • "We need younger leaders in office, all right? They create better generational balance... And that smell makes it hard for new voices to enter the system."
    — Charlamagne (06:44)
  • "We don’t need Chuck Schumer dropping nukes on the Senate floor."
    — Charlamagne (07:04)

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Noteworthy Segment Timestamps

• [02:03] — Announcement of "Donkey of the Day": Chuck Schumer
• [03:01] — Introduction to the fart incident & context
• [03:40] — Play and breakdown of the audio clip
• [04:44] — Analysis of Schumer’s body language and reaction
• [05:13] — Satirical comparison of Congress to a retirement home
• [06:44] — Argument for generational turnover in politics
• [07:14] — “Donkey of the Day” musical sting with the Hamiltones
• [08:41–09:14] — Panel jokes about whether Schumer could have held it and if it matters

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Tone and Style

The episode maintains Charlamagne's signature blend of irreverence, sharp satire, and social critique. The hosts and panelists use playful language (e.g., “butt trumpet,” “air biscuits,” “dropping nukes”) while making a serious point about the aging American political class. The humor is direct, sometimes crude, but underpinned by concerns that resonate with current political discourse.

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Conclusion

Through a mix of humor and pointed commentary, Charlamagne Tha God uses Chuck Schumer’s embarrassing Senate floor moment to illustrate a broader message: the need for generational change in American politics. The viral incident becomes a symbol for why many believe it's time to pass the torch—and why, perhaps, younger leadership might save the country from further literal and metaphorical stink.

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Transcript

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[Donkey of the Day Host]

It's time for donkey of the day.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

There's a bunch of donkeys out here in the street. I had to make donkey of the day. Called donkey of the day. It really caught me off guard. We live a life where we bite our tongue based off who we may offend. We never.

[Donkey of the Day Host]

Charlemagne. Give it to him. Give it to him.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

You are a donkey. That is why Charlemagne is here. Some donkey today's just saw themselves on the Breakfast Club. Okay, Charlemagne, who you giving donkey of the day to today? Well, donkey today for Thursday, July 16 goes to Senator Chuck Schumer. Now, for the last several years, it seems like the conversation around Age limits for elected officials has gotten louder and louder and louder, okay? From a roof bait of Ginsburg to Joe Biden to now current President Trump. How old is 2? Too old has been the question of the day. And it's not ageism, people, okay? Folks just want to know that you can maintain the mental and physical fitness to govern. Okay? Listen, we all know governing is a very stressful, higher energy job, all right? As a voter, a citizen of these here United States of America, we have concerns. We don't trust that senior citizens have what it takes to properly govern, okay? We have concerns about the physical and mental toll that role of an elected official takes on the elderly. Okay? So one of the reasons I think it should be a. A maximum age lim because it will restore Public Trust. And 75 year old Chuck Schumer, who I've been saying should step aside, just allegedly did something that is not going to restore trust in old politicians anytime soon. See, Chuck Schumer was airing out his grievances over Trump's Iran war. And then out of the blue, something happened that was out of his control. Chuck Schumer decided to air out the Senate floor with a fart. Yes. Ass gas. Get my. Get my farts ready. Ready. Give me some farts. There you go. Okay. Ass gas. Booty tooty air biscuits. Let's go to Will Kane country podcast before the report, please.

[Chuck Schumer Fart Audio Commentator]

This is going to be Chuck Schumer reportedly farting on the floor of the Senate.

[Donkey of the Day Host]

We need a complete investigation. That's independent now on Iran and the ndaa. When all the Trump administration. Wait, that's real.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

Can we play it again?

[Chuck Schumer Fart Audio Commentator]

I want the first two things that give it credibility for me. That's a genuine sound in. In a lot of ways, including the volume of it. It wasn't too loud. He's standing microphone. I know.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

That's why I'm always.

[Chuck Schumer Fart Audio Commentator]

And his pause helps. There was the pause.

[Donkey of the Day Host]

We need a complete investigation. That's independent now on Iran and the ndaa. When all the Trump administration.

[Chuck Schumer Fart Audio Commentator]

He laughs, he does smirk, he goes.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

When the Trump administration. He does a little laugh of there. God damn, Chuck.

[McGin]

All right.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

That sounded like the rulers back was about to start playing. All right, I encourage y' all to go watch the video because not only did Chuck Schumer smile, okay. When that butt trumpet started to play, he lifted up off his feet like this.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Okay.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

He lifted up off his feet like he was trying to peek over a gate. Okay. And yes, I know older people fart without knowing it. All right. Why does this happen because the muscles that control the boonki can weaken with h. All right? When the muscles not as tight, they might open the release gas without the elderly feeling it happen. And let. That, ladies and gentlemen, is why Chuck Schumer is getting donkey today. Okay, listen, I'm a person who doesn't fart in his clothes, so I'm judging that as well.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

Liar.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

But Chuck Schumer. Oh, well, first of all, I'm not lying because I'm still at the age where I can control farting in my clothes, okay? Chuck Schumer clearly cannot. And that's why we are gathered here today because America has no choice but to treat Congress. Congress like a retirement community. Because Congress is by far the world's most expensive assisted living facility. The average age of the Senate, I think, is about 65. Some of the oldest members are in their 80s and 90s. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is 92. Imagine what he does in his pants and doesn't even know.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

All right?

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Bernie Sanders is 83. Mitch McConnell, we don't even know if he's alive.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

All right?

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Lindsey Graham just died. This isn't about a fart. It's about one system where people stay in so long that every viral moment like this turns into another debate about whether it's time for them to pass the torch. Okay? The AIDS thing is such a distraction. Imagine giving a speech about the Iran war, and the only thing people are talking about is the bomb that dropped out of your bunky, okay? A barking couch frog jumped out of your bunky, and that is the headline of your speech. Okay, listen, the moral of the story is this. We need younger leaders in office, all right? They create better generational balance. All right? Older lawmakers hold seats for decades, and as you can see, they fought in them. And that smell makes it hard for new voices to enter the system. Okay? Younger elected officials will inspire other young people to vote and join the political process. We don't need Chuck Schumer, okay? Dropping nukes on the Senate floor. And yes, that was a nuke because there was just a little fallout, all right? It's just another moment that reminds we the people that our political leadership is not only full of, but has been around so long that social media is debating whether that was a Senate speech or a commercial for Medicare. Please give Senator Chuck Schumer the sweet sounds. And the Hamiltones.

[Donkey of the Day Host]

Oh, now you are the donkey of the day. You are the donkey of the day. He haw.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Poor guy, man. Poor guy. Just another example of why we need new leadership.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

Because he fought it.

[Donkey of the Day Host]

Come on, yo.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Yes, because he's 75 years old and he fought it on the Senate floor. That's why. I wonder if it was a age. I wonder if it was a shark.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

But what I'm saying is, like, why? Why do we care?

[Donkey of the Day Host]

Why?

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

Why we care that bad that this fought it?

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Because it's just more proof that he's too old to be serving. Because older people fart and don't know it.

[Donkey of the Day Host]

People far he knew it.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

That's why people. That's why people have been having this discussion about our elected officials being too old. This is just another example of him being too old.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

I'm just saying. Y' all act like he fell asleep at the mic. He had a little.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

That happens, too. Have you been paying attention to our elected officials lately?

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

Absolutely not.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Exactly. That's why they used to call Sleepy Joe Sleepy Joke. Falling asleep, too.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

Yes.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

Y.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

We don't even know if Mitch McConnell is alive, okay?

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

That's Mitch McConnell. This farted.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Lindsey Graham just died over the weekend, okay?

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

He rest in peace like that. He went to glory like he did

[Donkey of the Day Host]

what he was supposed to do.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

This Chuck Schumer farting is just another example of our elected officials being too old.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

Yo, I. I just Farting on the

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Senate floor in the middle of a speech.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

You not supposed to. Yo, what you. He supposed to hold it?

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Yo, he could have held it for a minute or two before the middle of the city in the middle of a speech, but it seemed like he

[Donkey of the Day Host]

pushed it out, though.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

That wasn't like a yes.

[Donkey of the Day Panelist]

He couldn't wait for that.

[Charlamagne Tha God]

He did like this.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

Go watch the video. He got up on his. He got up on his feet like

[Charlamagne Tha God]

he was looking over a fence.

[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

He pushed that one out. All right, well, thank you for that. Donkey.

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[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

It just came out. Jeremy, what did you just do? You just set yourself up for failure.

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[Donkey of the Day Speaker (likely Charlamagne Tha God)]

I've never told this story.

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