Donald Trump isn’t going to have an easy road once he’s inaugurated. He’ll have Leftists at every corner trying to make life difficult for him.
And these Senate Democrats blasted Trump with a threat that he simply can’t ignore.
On Thursday, Senate Democrats unveiled a video to highlight their priorities as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. However, the effort was quickly criticized as out of touch and “cringe,” sparking debate over its effectiveness and message.
Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J., shared the video on his social media platform X, captioning it, “Senate Democrats are here to fight for you.” The video features several Democratic senators speaking directly to the camera, pledging to collaborate with “anyone” who seeks to improve lives while vowing to resist Trump and Republicans if they “do things to hurt you.”
WATCH:
Senate Democrats are here to fight for you. pic.twitter.com/uWxoJNrEzA
— Sen. Cory Booker (@SenBooker) January 9, 2025
Notably, several prominent Democratic senators, particularly those from battleground states or facing re-election challenges, were absent from the production. Senators John Fetterman (Pa.), Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), Maggie Hassan (N.H.), Ruben Gallego (Ariz.), Mark Kelly (Ariz.), Jon Ossoff (Ga.), Gary Peters (Mich.), and Chris Murphy (Conn.) did not appear, raising questions about their participation in the party’s messaging.
Criticism of the video was swift, particularly from conservatives and political commentators. One social media user mocked the video as an example of Democrats struggling to connect with voters.
A journalist for The Guardian reluctantly described the video as “kind of cringe.” Conservative commentator David P. Deavel said, “They fight for you with the Power of Cringe,” adding that Senator Booker resembled “a slightly ornery 7th grader who has been told not to mess up the class video.”
Other critics, like Babylon Bee managing editor Joel Berry, were less charitable, calling the senators “lizard-faced geriatric stock traders” and urging them to “please go away.”
Senator Mike Lee, R-Utah, also chimed in with sarcasm, commenting on the senators’ apparent newfound concern for voters, while comedian Jimmy Dore highlighted contradictions in their message, referencing recent actions by Democrats like opposing railroad union strikes and immigration policies that critics argue harm American workers.
So much deference to voters https://t.co/yXiVwRlFqh
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) January 9, 2025
Despite the widespread criticism, there was some praise from Leftists. Joana Esquivel, press secretary for NextGen America, called the video “brilliant,” urging Democrats to produce more content like it.
The Left’s Battle Against Trump and the People’s Mandate
With Trump poised to return to the presidency and Republicans gaining momentum, the Left appears determined to obstruct the agenda that voters endorsed. While the American people have signaled a clear desire for change, Democratic leaders seem fixated on maintaining the status quo and resisting policies that align with the electorate’s mandate.
The video’s promise to “fight for you” rings hollow for many who remember recent Democratic policies perceived as dismissive of economic challenges. From advocating for policies that strain wages and resources to promoting climate change initiatives that are a waste of taxpayer resources, the Democratic Party’s actions seem at odds with the concerns of ordinary Americans.
The 2024 election represents a critical juncture, with Trump and his allies poised to implement reforms that reflect voters’ priorities. Instead of respecting this mandate, Democrats appear intent on using every tool at their disposal to undermine the incoming administration. Whether through legislative roadblocks or divisive rhetoric, their approach suggests a party unwilling to accept the will of the people.
As the political landscape shifts, the question remains: will the Left recognize the need to work with, rather than against, the American electorate? Or will they continue to fight a losing battle, alienating the very voters they claim to represent?
The coming months will reveal whether Democrats can adapt to a new political reality or remain mired in strategies that have failed them in the past.
Stay tuned to the Conservative Column.
