The Democratic leadership's lack of shame is a recurring theme, as they continue to react with hysteria to the Supreme Court's recent decisions.
These rulings have allowed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to function under the guidance of the executive branch, a move that has sparked outrage among Democrats.
Take, for instance, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who has been issuing unsettling threats against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials since May. As reported by RedState, my colleague Nick Arama documented Jeffries' comments:
"They'll find out," he warned, should DHS decide to arrest the Democrats in question. He reiterated this threat several times, adding, "It's a red line. They know better than to go down that road...There are clear lines that they just dare not cross."
Jeffries also took the opportunity to comment on President Donald Trump's popularity. More recently, he has escalated his rhetoric, threatening to expose the personal information of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and DHS agents.
Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs, who is also a Republican gubernatorial candidate, has condemned Jeffries' actions as "reprehensible." He wrote on Friday that this behavior only reaffirms what conservatives have long known: "Democrats continue to be pro-crime and anti-law enforcement."
Earlier in the day, the U.S. Supreme Court had issued two decisions that freed the DOGE to carry out its much-needed work. These rulings were a blow to activists and public sector union members who had filed lawsuits in an attempt to derail the president's reform agenda. As Susie Moore from RedState explained:
In the case of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO v. SSA, which challenged DOGE's access to personal financial records, the court granted the administration's application to stay the case pending appeal. This means that the SSA DOGE team can continue accessing necessary agency records while the case is under appeal before the 4th Circuit.
The second victory for the Trump administration came in the case of CREW v. DOGE, which involved the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and a request by the plaintiff (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington) to have DOGE declared an agency subject to FOIA requests and requiring the preservation of records under the Federal Records Act.
These were not the only legal victories for the Trump administration that day. However, the Democrats' response was predictably negative. Massachusetts Democrat lawmaker Katherine Clark, the Minority Whip in the U.S. House, falsely claimed on her social media account that "16 MILLION people will lose their health care coverage" if the reconciliation bill becomes law. She followed this up with a misleading post:
"The Supreme Court just gave DOGE a green light to go fishing in Americans' private data. Your Social Security number. Your medical history. Your finances. All in the hands of unqualified, unelected and unaccountable officials. Republicans are ready to dismantle our oversight safeguards and auction off your info to the highest bidder."
This statement is not only wildly inaccurate, but it also reveals the Democrats' reliance on fear as a political tool.
Such behavior is more akin to a teething toddler than a mature adult tasked with representing the American people and understanding the workings of our government. If the Democrats believe this approach will be successful in the 2024 election, they are sorely mistaken.
President Trump and his administration are tirelessly working to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in the system, a mission that many Americans support. If the Democrats have an issue with this, they should focus their energy on winning more elections, rather than resorting to fearmongering and threats.
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