A Democrat finally grew a spine, and the Left is in full meltdown mode over Fetterman’s common-sense condemnation of LA chaos.
Senator John Fetterman shocked the political world by breaking ranks with fellow Democrats to condemn the violent riots in Los Angeles, calling them “anarchy and true chaos.” The Pennsylvania Democrat has drawn praise from conservatives and criticism from his own party for demanding accountability amid burning cars and attacks on law enforcement. While President Trump deployed 5,000 military personnel to restore order, California Governor Gavin Newsom sued the administration and most Democrats have avoided condemning the violence. Fetterman’s surprising display of common sense has positioned him as a rare unifying voice during a time of intense partisan division.
Fetterman Calls Out His Own Party As LA Burns
Well, folks, it seems one Democrat actually remembered what law and order looks like. Senator John Fetterman – yes, the same hoodie-wearing Pennsylvania Democrat conservatives once mocked – had the audacity to state the obvious about the riots in Los Angeles. While cars were burning and Mexican flags were waving in the streets of LA, most Democrats were busy looking the other way or blaming Trump for “manufacturing” the crisis. But Fetterman wasn’t having any of it. He posted images of the mayhem and didn’t mince words about what he was seeing.
Fetterman’s rebuke of his fellow Democrats was refreshingly blunt: “My party loses the moral high ground when we refuse to condemn setting cars on fire, destroying buildings, and assaulting law enforcement.” You can almost hear the leftist pearl-clutching from here. How dare he suggest that burning down American cities isn’t a legitimate form of “peaceful protest”! The audacity of expecting Democrats to condemn lawlessness! Next thing you know, he’ll be suggesting people should actually face consequences for their actions.
Sen. John Fetterman scolded fellow Democrats for refusing to condemn the violent protests across Los Angeles: “This is anarchy and true chaos.” https://t.co/sNkovHyGS1
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) June 10, 2025
The Left’s Mind-Boggling Response
While Fetterman was busy stating what any sane person would consider obvious – that arson and assaulting police officers are bad – the rest of the Democrat establishment was performing mental gymnastics that would make Simone Biles jealous. President Trump deployed 5,000 military personnel to restore order in Los Angeles after local authorities failed to control the unrest. California’s Governor Gavin Newsom, rather than thanking the president for the help, sued the Trump administration and deployed additional state law enforcement, apparently preferring to let his state burn than accept federal assistance.
“I unapologetically stand for free speech, peaceful demonstrations, and immigration — but this is not that” – Senator John Fetterman
Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress were busy accusing Trump of creating a “manufactured crisis” to justify military deployment. Rep. Jimmy Gomez called it “a deliberate attempt by Trump to incite unrest, test the limits of executive power, and distract from the lawlessness of his administration.” Yes, because clearly Trump somehow forced those rioters to torch vehicles and assault police officers. The mental contortions required to arrive at such a conclusion would be impressive if they weren’t so dangerous.
Senator John Fetterman criticizes Dems for not more forcefully speaking out against the LA riots. We’ll take it up today as @GillianHTurner and I sub for @DanaPerino and @BillHemmer on America’s Newsroom today: https://t.co/SAlFUeFPe7
— John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) June 10, 2025
Conservatives Applaud Rare Democrat With Common Sense
Conservative reactions to Fetterman’s comments have been nothing short of astonished appreciation. Rep. Mike Lawler praised Fetterman, stating, “He is correct. As I have always said, anyone who engages in this type of conduct, whether in LA, in Minneapolis, in Portland, or on January 6th should be arrested and prosecuted.” Senator Katie Britt added, “Once again, my friend @JohnFetterman is simply telling the truth.” Even Elon Musk responded with an American flag emoji – the digital equivalent of a patriotic head nod.
“John Fetterman is once again a voice of reason within the Democrat party.” – Eyal Yakoby
This isn’t the first time Fetterman has shocked conservatives by displaying traces of common sense. He’s previously denounced anti-Israel campus protests and even supported some of Trump’s actions against Iran. Following a difficult 2024 election cycle for Democrats, Fetterman has acknowledged Trump’s strong support in Pennsylvania and criticized his own party’s missteps. It’s almost as if this Democrat actually listens to the concerns of everyday Americans instead of the Twitter mob. What a revolutionary concept!
A Rare Moment of Clarity Amidst the Chaos
As Los Angeles continues to smolder and more than 100 arrests have been made, Fetterman’s condemnation stands as a lonely voice of reason within a Democratic Party that has largely abandoned law and order in favor of pandering to their most radical elements. The contrast couldn’t be clearer: while most Democrats refuse to condemn violence if it might upset their base, Fetterman reminds us that burning cities and attacking law enforcement should never be acceptable political discourse in America, regardless of which side of the aisle you’re on.
“This is anarchy and true chaos” – Senator John Fetterman
The question now is whether other Democrats will follow Fetterman’s lead or continue enabling destruction in American cities. Don’t hold your breath waiting for the latter. When your political strategy relies on stoking division and resentment, the last thing you want is unity against lawlessness. But for one brief moment, Americans got to witness something increasingly rare in politics: a Democrat willing to put country over party and speak an obvious truth, even when it’s inconvenient for his team. Mark it on your calendar, folks – you might not see it again for a while.
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