Democrats’ circular firing squad begins as former Pelosi advisor unloads on party leadership for ignoring Trump’s rise until it was far too late.
At a Glance
- Ashley Etienne, former Pelosi advisor, blasts Democrats for squandering opportunities to counter Trump’s messaging
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces criticism for acknowledging Democrats’ lack of power rather than fighting back
- Nancy Pelosi suggests Democrats would have performed better if Biden had stepped aside sooner
- Internal party divisions span both ideological and generational lines as Democrats struggle to unite after crushing 2024 defeat
- Republicans close to securing total control of government with House majority nearly locked in
Democrats Start Playing the Blame Game
The post-election Democratic meltdown is unfolding exactly as conservatives predicted. With Donald Trump reclaiming the White House and Republicans projected to control both chambers of Congress, former Pelosi advisor Ashley Etienne has emerged as one of the first insiders to publicly air the party’s dirty laundry. In a brutally honest interview with Politico, Etienne delivered a scathing critique of how Democratic leadership handled Trump’s rhetoric throughout the campaign, essentially waiting until Election Day to be steamrolled while internal squabbles consumed their attention.
The timing couldn’t be more delicious as Democrats begin their inevitable circular firing squad. Even Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker who tried desperately to maintain party discipline, has started pointing fingers, suggesting Democrats could have performed better if President Biden had stepped aside sooner. This comes as a hilarious revelation from the woman who staunchly defended Biden’s competency for three and a half years while conservative media accurately reported on his obvious cognitive decline.
Jeffries Under Fire as Democrats Face Existential Crisis
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who was supposed to be the fresh face of Democratic leadership after Pelosi’s step back, finds himself directly in Etienne’s crosshairs. She specifically criticized his early strategy of simply acknowledging Democrats’ lack of power rather than fighting back against the Republican agenda. While Etienne praised Jeffries’ intellect and messaging abilities, her disappointment in his leadership strategy speaks volumes about the directionless Democratic response to Trump’s triumphant return to power.
“They’ve Totally Lost Their Confidence,” President Trump accurately mocked Democrats just days ago, highlighting the party’s spectacular implosion as Americans rejected their far-left agenda that prioritized illegal immigrants over citizens, criminals over victims, and global interests over America’s needs. The election results confirmed what conservatives have known all along – Americans are sick of Democrats’ economic destruction and assault on traditional values.
The Red Wave Republicans Promised Finally Arrived
While Democrats fight among themselves, Republicans are preparing to govern with a mandate from the American people. House Speaker Mike Johnson has vowed to secure the border and deliver on the party’s promises – a refreshing change after years of Democrat obstruction and failure. The Republicans are closing in on the 218 seats needed to control the House of Representatives, which would give Trump the unified government he needs to implement his America First agenda without Democrat interference.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s commitment to a “smooth, efficient and professional” transition is telling – the adults are back in charge, and even Biden administration officials know it. Meanwhile, undocumented immigrants are expressing fear over Trump’s promise of mass deportations, which is exactly what should happen when you break a nation’s laws. The contrast couldn’t be clearer: Democrats protected illegal border crossers while ignoring struggling American citizens, and voters decisively rejected that upside-down priority system.
Democratic Disarray Promises Years of Republican Dominance
The most revealing aspect of Etienne’s criticism isn’t just what she said about current leadership – it’s what it represents for the future of the Democratic party. The divisions she described span ideological and generational lines, with progressives, moderates, old guard, and younger members all pulling in different directions. This disjointed approach left Democrats utterly incapable of countering Trump’s consistent messaging on immigration, inflation, and American strength – issues that resonated with voters tired of watching their country deteriorate under Biden’s leadership.
As Democrats circle the wagons and begin pointing fingers at each other, conservatives should celebrate not just this victory but the promise of more to come. The party of endless handouts, pronoun politics, and anti-American sentiment is collapsing under the weight of its own contradictions, just as we’ve been predicting. With Republicans now positioned to control all branches of government, the real work of restoring American greatness can finally begin – and apparently without much effective opposition from a Democratic party too busy fighting itself to fight for anything else.
