Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is capitalizing on his visibility, seemingly laying the groundwork for a potential presidential run in 2028.
He appears to be banking on his opposition to President Donald Trump to give him a competitive edge over the usual contenders within the Democratic party.
Recently, Murphy made an appearance on MSNBC's "The Briefing" with Jen Psaki, where he discussed his new Political Action Committee (PAC), The American Mobilization Project. According to RedState, during the interview, he stated, "We're targeting to spend over two million dollars just on protests and mobilization." He further claimed that the funds would go "straight to groups on the ground that are mobilizing."
Murphy's strategy raises several questions, particularly about the groups he is funding and their methods of mobilization. With the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue under investigation, Murphy's approach could potentially be seen as an alternative method of funding. He suggested to his colleagues, "Instead, you know, of raising money and hoarding it to spend in the next election, let's raise money and spend it right now on the streets."
Murphy's actions appear to be a preview of Democratic tactics for the remainder of 2025. On June 6, his vision for mobilization was realized in Los Angeles. The anniversary of D-Day, a day of patriotic significance for many Americans, was utilized as an opportunity for protests. These "peaceful protests" in L.A. and New York against ICE raids and deportation efforts were coordinated, calculated, and well-funded. Democratic politicians in California and across the nation continue to blame Trump and accuse him of wanting to impose martial law, while seemingly giving tacit approval to their supporters on the ground.
Following a weekend of violence, looting, and property damage, Murphy appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," where co-host Mika Brzezinski questioned him about his response to the L.A. protests and Trump's decision to call up the National Guard. Murphy dismissed the unrest in L.A. as "isolated protests." However, anyone familiar with the Los Angeles area knows that chaos in one part of the city can have a ripple effect across the entire region.
Murphy then subtly signaled to the "groups" he has funded through his PAC to continue their peaceful protests, stating, "This is the most corrupt administration in the history of the country, and we are going to rise to this moment by being out there on the streets." This statement can be interpreted as a senator endorsing chaos and anarchy on national television.
Murphy went on to say, "But ultimately, I think the country sees what Donald Trump is trying to do here: he's looking for a fight, there's nothing in what he is doing that is about peace or about restoring order." He accused Trump of trying to escalate a relatively small protest into a larger confrontation, potentially invoking the Insurrection Act.
Murphy's narrative is unlikely to resonate with the American public. The corruption within the Biden administration is becoming increasingly evident, making Murphy's claim that the Trump administration is "the most corrupt administration in the history of our country" seem hollow and dismissive of the American people's concerns.
When asked about the political risks for Democrats who fail to take the violence of these protests seriously, Murphy responded, "I think you make it clear that we are only for peaceful protests. I don't think the American public wants Martial Law, I think the American public knows that local law enforcement can handle these protests." However, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell contradicted this, admitting that local law enforcement was overwhelmed by the magnitude of the attacks.
Murphy concluded his remarks by invoking the events of January 6, a common tactic among Democrats. However, comparing the unedited videos of the January 6 incident with the targeted chaos and violence in L.A. and New York reveals a stark contrast.
If Murphy and the Democrats believe they can regain power in 2026 or the White House in 2028 with this strategy, they may be in for a rude awakening. The memory of the George Floyd Summer of 2020 is still fresh in the minds of many Americans, and the ongoing violence in major cities may lead residents to seek safer havens elsewhere, possibly permanently.
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