Andrew Stiles of the Washington Free Beacon highlights leading Democrats’ response to recent riots.
Most Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s efforts to deport illegal immigrants and crack down on the violent protests that erupted in Los Angeles over the weekend in response to immigration raids. Doing what comes naturally, elected Democrats rallied in opposition to Trump’s popular agenda as hooligans threw bricks at police officers, ransacked local shops, set fire to cars, and spit on American flags (while waving Mexicans flags).
So much for the Democratic Party’s short-lived efforts to rebrand as a no-nonsense party capable of understanding the concerns of normal Americans.
As the chaos was enfolding on the streets of Los Angeles, Politico reported that the Democratic Party was in the midst of a “Great Un-Awokening.” Ambitious Democrats were “in the middle of a slow-motion Sista Souljah moment” aiming to “ratchet back a leftward lurch on social issues some in the party say cost them the November election.” As an example, Politico praised California governor Gavin Newsom for having “muted his tone on immigration issues,” noting that in addition to proposing “cuts” to a state program that gives free health care to illegal immigrants, Newsom had also stopped using the term “sanctuary” to describe state policies that prohibit local authorities from cooperating with federal immigration officers.
While Republicans were busy compiling footage of the LA riots to use in campaign ads next year, Democrats reiterated their support for illegal immigration. Newsom insisted that local authorities had the situation under control, a claim not supported by the evidence. He blamed Trump for having “flamed the fires,” whatever that means, and announced he was suing the Trump administration over its efforts to deploy the National Guard to restore peace. Kamala Harris, who is eyeing a run for California governor in 2026, said Trump’s efforts to enforce immigration law were part of a “cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division.”
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