Congress is in total chaos right now. They don’t know what to do about the Trump admin.
That’s when this Congressman went rogue to go on Fox News to drop a huge bombshell.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Slams Democratic Leadership as “Leaderless” in Fiery Fox News Critique
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy took aim at the Democratic Party’s leadership during a Thursday appearance on Fox News, delivering a sharp rebuke of what he described as their lack of direction and purpose. Speaking on Jesse Watters Primetime, McCarthy singled out Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, accusing them of failing to provide a clear path forward for their party. His comments come amid a flurry of Democratic messaging efforts that he dismissed as incoherent and lacking substance.
“I think this is the most leaderless Democratic Party I’ve ever seen. Hakeem and Schumer do not know where to go. They cannot make a decision. They’re putting videos out that say, ‘Pick your fighter,’” McCarthy said. “They just voted to try to shut the government down, for what? To send more hardworking taxpayer money for transgender operas to some country in Africa we don’t even know the name of?” His pointed critique painted a picture of a party adrift, unable to articulate meaningful goals or rally behind a unified vision.
McCarthy didn’t stop there. He took issue with what he sees as the Democrats’ absence of a serious strategy, sarcastically suggesting that their most innovative idea might be something as trivial as ordering food delivery. “They have no plan. To order DoorDash? That’s their plan? They don’t have a plan. You talk to them every day. And, OK, let’s give President Trump the credit though. He not only has destroyed them,” McCarthy said. “They can’t figure out how to even argue against him because every day he does something more.” In his view, the Democrats’ floundering has only amplified the success of President Donald Trump, whom he credited with outmaneuvering them at every turn.
The former speaker also praised Trump’s growing appeal, particularly among younger voters, a demographic that has historically leaned Democratic. McCarthy argued that Trump’s ability to connect with this group signals a shift in the political landscape—one the Democrats have failed to counter. “If you look at the polling for President Trump, he’s getting the youth vote. That hasn’t happened since Reagan. And you don’t just get that. You have to earn that. And when young people support you, they believe you have the future,” McCarthy said. He likened Trump’s sway to that of Ronald Reagan, suggesting that the former president has tapped into a sense of optimism and possibility that Democrats have been unable to match.
Meanwhile, Democratic efforts to engage the public have drawn scrutiny—and not just from Republicans. Ahead of Trump’s first joint address to Congress, 22 Democratic senators took to recording themselves with small microphones, delivering a scripted message in tightly framed shots aimed at resonating with everyday Americans. In a departure from this coordinated approach, Texas Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett posted a social media video of herself dancing through a congressional building before the speech. While intended to grab attention, these moves have sparked backlash.
Even some within Democratic circles have expressed frustration. Former Democratic strategist Dan Turrentine, appearing on Fox News the following Friday, called the party’s tactics “embarrassing.” He argued that their attempts to “out-Trump Trump” miss the mark by failing to grasp what makes Trump’s style effective. Turrentine’s criticism adds weight to McCarthy’s claims, suggesting that the Democrats’ current approach may be alienating more people than it attracts.
McCarthy’s remarks frame a stark contrast between a Republican Party energized by Trump’s leadership and a Democratic Party struggling to find its footing. Whether his assessment holds true remains to be seen, but his comments signal an intensifying battle of ideas as both sides vie for the public’s trust. For now, McCarthy seems content to let Trump’s momentum speak for itself, while casting the Democrats as a party lost in the wilderness—leaderless, aimless, and unable to keep pace.
Democrats’ Downfall: A Party Undermined by Its Own Extremes
The Democratic Party has become its own worst enemy, tarnishing its image more than any outside force ever could, thanks to its unwavering commitment to its most radical voices. This allegiance is driving a wedge between the party and the American public, fueling perceptions of disorder and disconnect.
Voters have a clear reason to view Democrats as chaotic. The party consistently sides with its far-Left flank on matters that strike most Americans as unreasonable, even outlandish. Rather than adjusting these positions to find common ground, Democrats have taken a page from President Donald Trump’s campaign strategy, attempting to mimic his winning formula. But this approach is unlikely to rescue them the way it propelled Trump, who thrived on a unique mix of timing, messaging, and voter priorities that Democrats can’t replicate.
Consider a recent example: on March 3, Senate Democrats rejected a proposal to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports—a policy backed by 80% of the public. Earlier this year, a New York Times/Ipsos poll confirmed that most Americans oppose male athletes competing in female sports categories. Facing pushback from such a vast majority, Democrats have countered by insisting they don’t necessarily support forcing women to share teams, locker rooms, and facilities with men. Instead, they argue it’s a matter best left to state governments, not federal lawmakers—a convenient sidestep that fails to address the core discontent.
This isn’t the first time Democrats have misread the room. In the 2024 election, they pushed hard to make abortion the central concern for voters, especially women, banking on fears that Republicans aimed to ban it outright. Their hope was that women would flood the polls to safeguard what Democrats call a “right” to end pregnancies. The plan didn’t pan out. While women favored Kamala Harris over Trump, her edge was slimmer than past Democratic performances—winning the female vote by 10 points compared to Hillary Clinton’s 13-point lead in 2016 and Joe Biden’s 15-point margin in 2020.
The miscalculation stemmed from voters’ bigger worries: rampant illegal immigration and a faltering economy eclipsed abortion on their priority list. Trump, meanwhile, regained traction with women by reframing his abortion stance. He took credit for overturning Roe v. Wade via his Supreme Court appointees, then stressed that abortion belongs in state hands. His administration, he pledged, would neither fund abortions nor push a national ban—a move that irked pro-life purists but broadened his appeal. By ceding control to the states, Trump shifted attention to areas where Democrats were stumbling, like border security and economic stability, giving him room to win over skeptical voters.
Democrats have no such luxury on the transgender athlete question. Trump’s popularity is soaring, with his policies enjoying strong support—save for his suggestion to rename the Gulf of Mexico, a non-issue for voters. Democrats, however, are floundering, unable to pivot on a policy even 67% of their own supporters oppose. They’re left grasping at Trump’s state-level playbook, but it’s a weak imitation. The transgender debate doesn’t just affect one group—it stirs unease among single women, parents, grandparents, and partners who reject the notion of men in women’s domains. This widespread concern dwarfs the narrower slice of voters who rank abortion above all else.
By clinging to their far-Left base, Democrats have painted themselves into a corner. Their vote against protecting women and girls in sports only deepens the damage, reinforcing a narrative of a party out of touch. Pointing to local governments as the solution won’t convince the 80% who disagree, especially when Democratic-run states and cities double down on policies that fuel public frustration.
In essence, Democrats are mimicking a strategy that worked for Trump without grasping why it succeeded. Abortion’s state-level framing let him sidestep a divisive fight; the transgender issue offers no such escape. Their track record—riddled with missteps on parental rights, immigration, and more—leaves little room for voters to overlook this latest blunder. Unless they overhaul their approach entirely, copying Trump’s tactics won’t salvage their standing. The public’s verdict is already in, and for Democrats, it’s a harsh one.
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