Democrat Senator John Fetterman shocks liberals and wins praise from conservatives with his forceful condemnation of Los Angeles riots. The Pennsylvania lawmaker is emerging as a rare voice of reason within his party, calling out the violent protests as “anarchy and true chaos” while most Democrats remain silent or make excuses for the destructive behavior.
Fetterman Breaks From Democrat Party Line
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has publicly criticized fellow Democrats for failing to condemn the violent riots that erupted in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement. In a bold social media post, Fetterman shared a photo showing a car engulfed in flames with a person waving a Mexican flag, declaring the situation “anarchy and true chaos” that deserves universal condemnation.
The Democrat senator’s willingness to call out lawlessness has earned him unexpected praise from conservatives and Republicans who view him as a voice of reason within an increasingly radical Democratic Party. “My party loses the moral high ground when we refuse to condemn setting cars on fire, destroying buildings, and assaulting law enforcement,” Fetterman stated, distinguishing between legitimate protest and criminal behavior.
President Trump Deploys Troops as Governor Newsom Objects
President Trump took decisive action by deploying 5,000 military personnel to restore order in Los Angeles after state and local Democratic authorities failed to control the escalating violence. California Governor Gavin Newsom has opposed the federal intervention, filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration while simultaneously scrambling to deploy additional law enforcement resources of his own.
Sen. John Fetterman scolded fellow Democrats for refusing to condemn the violent protests across Los Angeles: "This is anarchy and true chaos." https://t.co/sNkovHyGS1
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) June 10, 2025
While over 100 arrests have been made due to the violence, many Democrats in Congress have attempted to deflect blame by accusing Trump of creating a “manufactured crisis” to justify military deployment. Rep. Jimmy Gomez went so far as to call the President’s actions “a deliberate attempt by Trump to incite unrest, test the limits of executive power, and distract from the lawlessness of his administration” – a claim that ignores the burning cars and assaulted police officers plainly visible in news footage.
Conservatives Rally Behind Fetterman’s Common Sense
Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators have publicly praised Fetterman’s willingness to break party ranks and speak honestly about the violence. Rep. Mike Lawler wrote, “He is 💯 correct. As I have always said, anyone who engages in this type of conduct, whether in LA, in Minneapolis, in Portland, or on January 6th should be arrested and prosecuted.”
“This is anarchy and true chaos. I unapologetically stand for free speech, peaceful demonstrations, and immigration—but this is not that.”
When asked if the United States should have a military parade to show off its might, President Eisenhower would respond:
“Absolutely not. We are the pre-eminent power on Earth. For us to try and imitate what the Soviets are doing in Red Square would make us look weak.” pic.twitter.com/nBDFrm8Tj1
— Bryan Dawson🇺🇸 (@BryanDawsonUSA) June 8, 2025
Fetterman’s bipartisan appeal extends beyond his stance on the LA riots, as he has previously earned conservative respect for denouncing anti-Israel campus protests and supporting some of Trump’s Middle East policies. The Pennsylvania senator has also shown political realism by acknowledging Trump’s strong support in his home state and criticizing Democratic missteps during the 2024 presidential election – a refreshing dose of honesty as Democrats struggle to regroup after their electoral losses.
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Fetterman Calls California Protests ‘Anarchy’ as He Criticizes Democrats – The New York Times
Fetterman emerges as Dems’ ‘voice of reason’ as LA burns, conservatives say