Mar 17, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Scoop: Schumer aide departing after nearly two decades

Stephen Neukam

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is seen ahead of votes on a Continuing Resolution, which would avert a government shutdown, in Washington, DC on March 14, 2025. — Photo: Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is losing a longtime senior staffer, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: Schumer's legislative director Meghan Taira has been with the Democratic leader for nearly two decades, marking a major departure from his Capitol operation.

Taira is expected to leave Schumer's office next month, we are told. The move has been in the works for a number of months.
The Schumer operation is bringing on Dylan Laslovich, former chief of staff to former Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), to serve as legislative director.

The big picture: The long-planned high-level staff shakeup comes as Schumer is facing backlash after partnering with Republicans to break a filibuster of a government funding bill last week.

Schumer postponed his book tour this week due to "security concerns," according to a spokesperson.
External groups have even called for Schumer to step down as the Democratic leader in the Senate.

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Scoop: Schumer aide departing after nearly two decades

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