Dems Dabble in Bizarre Singing Protests, Confuse More Than Convince
Trey Gowdy, the former prosecutor and Republican congressman, offered audiences an odd spectacle on his show: a montage featuring left-leaning demonstrators singing at various events. These groups, notably Democrats and other opponents of the Trump administration’s policies, had a peculiar penchant for breaking into song even during protests – a peculiar form of activism unlikely to win any style points.
Some of these events included efforts to fight the administration’s stance on deportation. One notable example involved Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a proven MS-13 member, whom they strangely defended in their tunes. Never mind the criminal charges and the risk to community security, it seems that Democrats’ strategy now includes singing tributes to rallied figures.
Trying to appreciate the intentions behind these performances is like attempting to understand a foreign language. It’s a rare display of quirkiness that begs the question: do Democrats believe belting out tunes could influence policies or public opinion? If Gowdy’s reactions are any indication, they might need to rethink their methods.
In his unique, straightforward manner, Gowdy joked that he should have issued a viewer discretion notice before exposing them to such auditory tribulations. ‘Welcome back to Sunday Night in America,’ he might have said begrudgingly, ‘I should have provided some warning about the spectacle you were about to experience.’ His comment might be lighthearted, but it speaks volumes about the peculiar nature of these nontraditional displays of political sentiment.
Democrats are proudly performing a variety of elaborate theatrics as of late, from aligning themselves with criminal defendants to loud displays of socialism. Their recent inclination to combine dancing, cursing, and – yes – even cursing mid-dance may seem bizarre to many, giving one pause to think on their chosen form of communication.
Sample lyrics from one of the protesters’ songs, where they sported pink vests, showcased their misguided sentiments. With phrases like ‘Kilmar is our neighbor, you can’t have him, Trump,’ it’s clear they are more interested in creating catchy verses than considering real-world implications and the rule of law.
Not only are Democrats struggling with their messaging post-Trump’s victorious 2024 presidential election against Kamala Harris, but they’re also turning more brazenly to vulgarity as well. The likes of Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas are notable examples. She surprised audiences when she boldly expressed her sentiments toward White House senior advisor Elon Musk in an interview on February 25th.
Crockett didn’t stop at the expletive-laden tirade against Musk. When asked to share her thoughts after a Trump address to Congress, she admitted to feeling disoriented and suggested that someone should ‘wake her up’ with a slap. It’s perhaps an indication of her despair towards the current state of politics under the Trump administration.
The low-brow language isn’t limited to just Crockett. A group of over 20 Senate Democrats has posted videos on social media platforms in the recent past where they unabashedly used the word ‘bullshit’. Democratic strategist Lis Smith criticized such an undignified use of language.
On the topic of digital debacles, Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York caught flak last July for posting an edited image on Instagram that appeared to make him look thinner. Upon scrutiny, the image was soon deleted, but the embarrassment lingers, as does the skepticism about Democrats’ authenticity and openness.
Social media blunders extend to others within the Democratic community, including an odd video featuring Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Lauren Underwood, Katherine Clark, Judy Chu, Jasmine Crockett, and Susie Lee of Nevada, posted by influencer Sulhee Jessica Woo on Instagram. The video, a mere 18 seconds long, was uncannily reminiscent of a character selection screen from the popular ‘Street Fighter’ console game.
Protesting through singing isn’t solely confined to defending those being deported either. A similar video of a singing protest features former National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins at an anti-Trump rally, leading the crowd into song. They crooned whilst united by the rather grandiose notion of being ‘joined together by this noble dream.’
To conclude, while singing might be a potent form of expression under the right circumstances, the Democrats’ performances strike as more of a cacophony of misguided messaging and ill-placed theatrics. Whether changing their tune will help them connect better with their constituents in the future remains yet to be seen.