Sen. John Fetterman is the lone voice of reason in the Democrat party right now.
Whether you like him or not, Sen. Fetterman just took to X to post a very sound statement slamming his fellow Dems for not condemning the riots going on in Los Angeles.
Read his full post here:
I unapologetically stand for free speech, peaceful demonstrations, and immigration—but this is not that.
This is anarchy and true chaos.
My party loses the moral high ground when we refuse to condemn setting cars on fire, destroying buildings, and assaulting law enforcement. pic.twitter.com/pPYbvP6xR0
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) June 10, 2025
This wouldn’t be the first time Sen. Fetterman broke with his party on a key issue.
In many ways, he’s so close…and yet, so far.
Many X users are urging him to officially switch parties after the chaos Democrats, by and large, are egging on in Los Angeles:
Take the red pill and join the normal people, Senator
— Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) June 10, 2025
I respect the courage it took to post this since the mob will be coming for you in masses, but with all due respect, your party is a trainwreck, Mr. Senator.
You should leave it.
— David Giglio (@DavidGiglioCA) June 10, 2025
Your Party won’t condemn these things because they fervently believe in these things.
Perhaps you’re in the wrong Party.
— IT Guy (@ITGuy1959) June 10, 2025
Sen. Fetterman appears to be the very first Democrat Congressman to step out and outright denounce the Los Angeles riots.
In stark contrast, many other Democrats have come out to downplay the violence as “peaceful” and blame the escalation on President Trump.
Breitbart noted:
Fetterman’s condemnation of the riots comes as Democrats such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D), former Vice President Kamala Harris, and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) have described the riots as “peaceful protests.”
Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak reported that Democrats have claimed the riots “are Trump’s fault for arresting illegal aliens” and for having federalized California’s National Guard.
In response to President Donald Trump signing a presidential memorandum federalizing 2,000 National Guardsmen to quell the violence from the riots, Democrats have labeled the move “a dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos.”
The Daily Wire added:
A few Democrats criticized the use of federal troops in Los Angeles to address the riots. Democratic California Rep. Linda Sanchez called the deployment “authoritarian flexing” and said it did not improve public safety. She claimed that most demonstrators had remained peaceful.
Democratic California Rep. Maxine Waters also weighed in, claiming Monday that “no violence” occurred in Los Angeles, despite footage showing cars set on fire and at least one attack on federal agents. Waters then disagreed with Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McConnell’s characterization of increasing violence.
“Well, I was surprised at the way that the police chief was describing all of this,” Waters said. “There had been no violence where anybody that was protesting hit anybody, shot anybody, threatened anybody. Nothing had happened. And so he doesn’t know what to do, probably, because this is a sanctuary city, and the police don’t have the authority. All that he’s got to do is work with the governor.”
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For instance, take how California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the riots:
The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment’s notice. We are in close…
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) June 8, 2025
Full post:
The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions.
LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment’s notice. We are in close coordination with the city and county, and there is currently no unmet need.
The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery.
This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust.
Or, Kamala Harris’s statment:
My statement on what’s unfolding in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/rujs8mrVPK
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 8, 2025
Full text:
Los Angeles is my home. And like so many Americans, I am appalled at what we are witnessing on the streets of our city. Deploying the National Guard is a dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos. In addition to the recent ICE raids in Southern California and across our nation, it is part of the Trump Administration’s cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division.
This Administration’s actions are not about public safety — they’re about stoking fear. Fear of a community demanding dignity and due process.
Protest is a powerful tool — essential in the fight for justice. And as the LAPD, Mayor, and Governor have noted, demonstrations in defense of our immigrant neighbors have been overwhelmingly peaceful.
“Overwhelmingly peaceful,” huh?
What about this?
Hey @GavinNewsom this is happening right now on LA’s streets. Mostly peaceful protest, right? pic.twitter.com/cCdLi3RJnK
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 9, 2025
Or, this:
When you see the photos and videos coming out of LA, it’s important to remember that Democrats are literally FUNDING it.
Democrats are funding the riots and destruction of our cities. pic.twitter.com/vUGH7Tco9R
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 10, 2025
Or, this:
LA
During the “mostly peaceful” riots.
Attempted murder of a police officer
pic.twitter.com/UEecMXtpjn
— police.law.news (@policelawnews) June 9, 2025
Another example:
BREAKING: Rioters Attack LAPD Officers, Smashing Patrol Vehicle Windows with Cops Insidepic.twitter.com/MjBFnvEdwW
— TaraBull (@TaraBull808) June 8, 2025
I guess if this is the Democrats’ definition of “peace,” I’d really hate to see their definition of violence…
By the way, the LAPD Chief had something very different to say about the so-called “peaceful protests” in his city.
Watch this:
JUST IN: LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell says rioters are now using weapons that can kill his officers, says he respects ICE.
“The violence is escalating… It’s getting increasingly worse and more violent.”
“We had individuals shooting commercial-grade fireworks at our officers. That… pic.twitter.com/ItO7w5UvtG
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 9, 2025
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