>big split in the Democrat party
First of all, with the condition that priority is honesty and obligation to country (yeah, I know), a two party system is the best way to go, IMO.
I think Schumer knows that the best way forward for the democrats is to work with Trump, because I think Trump wants two parties who can work together as well.
With all the bullshit that goes on in DC, I think Schumer would trust Trump more than anyone else.
Schumer a few years younger, but they both grew up in NYC in the same era. They most likely have known each other for a while.
When Schumer meets with Trump he's meeting with someone he knows and speaks the same 'language'. They both would know when the other is trying to bullshit them.
WRT to Schumer having to use the bathroom, etc., that could also be because Trump told him the truth. Didn't necessarily have to be a threat, Thinking Truman's, "Tell 'em the truth, they think it's hell", line here.
So, I'm going with the target being a weaker dem party with members of both who are willing to cross the aisle for votes depending on the issues important to them.
Everyone's benefit, IMO, especially if emphasis is the forgotten 'middle' in America.
Pelosi is off the reservation at this point. Must be a real shady crew she's covering for and they're the ones who need to be marginalized ASAP.