Democrats mourn the death Iranian despot Komeini because they hate Trump.
Democrats root for Iran because they hate Trump.
Democrats actively root for a downed airman in Iran to be captured, simply because they hate Trump.
Democrats defend Maduro because he was captured by Trump.
Democrats side with Palestinians over Jews.
Democrats actually side with Iran over Trump. Let that sink in. The largest state sponsor of terror in the world... Democrats support them. Unbelievable.
Democrats like it when the economy tanks, because they hate Trump.
Democrats shut down the government every time they can, and then blame Trump for the shut down.
Several tik-tokers and Insta-Gremlins have openly called for harm against the president.
Here are some instances of major civil unrest (protests escalating to violence, riots, property damage, or clashes) carried out by Democrats since Donald Trump's first inauguration on January 20, 2017, where prominent Democrats, progressive figures, or Democratic-led local governments have been credibly accused of endorsing, excusing, participating in, or downplaying the unrest.
This is not an exhaustive list of "all" events—civil unrest is ongoing and subjective, and "endorsed/excused" is interpretive—but focuses on the most prominent, verifiable cases tied to Democratic politicians, officials, or aligned groups. Mainstream Democratic leaders (e.g., Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi in some statements) repeatedly condemned violence while supporting underlying causes like racial justice or Palestinian rights. Fact-checks often note out-of-context quotes. However, critics (including some Democrats like Sen. John Fetterman) have pointed to rhetoric, bail funds, "mostly peaceful" framing, or failure to act decisively as effectively excusing or incentivizing unrest.
1. 2017 Inauguration Protests and Early Antifa Clashes (2017)
- Violent protests in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere on Inauguration Day involved smashed windows, fires, and clashes with police. Some Democratic-aligned activists participated.
- Antifa-linked violence at UC Berkeley (February–April 2017) shut down conservative speakers (e.g., Milo Yiannopoulos) with riots, pepper spray, and assaults. Democratic politicians were largely silent or defended protest rights without strongly condemning the violence.
- Pelosi later condemned Antifa violence explicitly in 2017 after Berkeley incidents.
2. 2020 George Floyd/BLM Protests and Riots (May–September 2020)
- The largest-scale unrest: Protests in over 140 cities involved arson, looting, and violence in many cases. Insurance claims exceeded $1–2 billion in damage; ~25 deaths and thousands of injuries (including hundreds of police officers). Cities like Minneapolis, Portland (100+ nights of clashes), Kenosha, and Seattle (CHOP/CHAZ autonomous zone with shootings and barricades) saw prolonged chaos.
- Endorsement/excuse examples:
- Kamala Harris promoted a Minnesota bail fund for arrested protesters (later tied to some charged with violence) and said in a 2020 interview that protests "are not going to stop" after Jacob Blake shooting.
- Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA): "There needs to be unrest in the streets" (context: broader activism, but cited as inflammatory).
- Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) urged protesters to "get more confrontational" if Derek Chauvin verdict was unsatisfactory.
- Some local Democratic mayors/governors (e.g., in Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis) faced criticism for slow or hands-off responses, allowing encampments and nightly riots. "Mostly peaceful protests" became a media/Democratic talking point despite documented violence.
- Biden, Clyburn, and others condemned looting/riots as "needless violence" and not part of the movement. Progressive Democrats and media often framed unrest as understandable "uprisings" or blamed it on "outside agitators"/police.
3. 2024 Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments and Protests (Spring–Fall 2024)
- Encampments at Columbia, UCLA, NYU, and dozens of other universities involved building occupations, clashes with police/counter-protesters, vandalism, and antisemitic incidents. Hundreds arrested; some violence (assaults, property damage).
- Support examples: Progressive Democrats (e.g., "Squad" members, College Democrats of America, DSA) endorsed the protests and called them legitimate. Some university protests received praise from figures like Bernie Sanders.
- Biden condemned antisemitism and called for order but faced internal party criticism for not being tougher. Local Democratic DAs/prosecutors in some cities (e.g., Cook County, IL) announced leniency for non-violent protesters.
- Polls showed Democratic voters divided: Many supported the cause but not tactics involving violence.
4. 2025 Immigration/Anti-ICE Protests and Riots (e.g., Los Angeles and other cities)
- Post-2024 election (Trump's return), protests against immigration enforcement escalated into riots in LA (June 2025) and elsewhere: vehicles burned, buildings damaged, assaults on law enforcement. LAPD chief described officers as "overwhelmed."
- Endorsement/excuse examples: Some California Senate Democrats passed resolutions framing LA unrest as "peaceful protests" despite violence. Local Democratic leaders (e.g., LA officials, Gov. Newsom rhetoric) were accused of inflammatory language against ICE/Trump policies that fueled unrest.
- Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) publicly broke with some in his party, calling it "anarchy" and criticizing failure to condemn violence.
By the way, I overlooked the specific wave of Tesla vandalism and arson which emerged prominently in early 2025 (after Trump's second inauguration). This fits the pattern of civil unrest involving property damage tied to anti-Trump/anti-Musk sentiment, where some Democratic figures or aligned voices have faced criticism for downplaying, excusing, or failing to strongly condemn the violence.
2025 Tesla Vandalism and Arson Campaign
Since January 2025, there has been a documented surge in attacks on Tesla vehicles, dealerships, service centers, and charging stations across the U.S. (and some internationally). Reports indicate at least 50–80+ incidents of vandalism, arson, gunfire, and Molotov cocktail attacks, with dozens of vehicles destroyed or damaged.
Key examples include:
- Seattle (March 2025): Four Cybertrucks set ablaze at a Tesla lot; another Model S torched on a street.
- Las Vegas (March 2025): Five vehicles damaged or fully engulfed in flames after Molotov cocktails and gunfire at a collision center; "resist" graffiti reported.
- Oregon incidents: Dealerships shot up and hit with incendiary devices (e.g., Salem and Tigard); one suspect charged federally for Molotovs and gunfire.
- Other cases: Charging stations set on fire in Massachusetts, Colorado, South Carolina (where a suspect self-immolated while using Molotovs and wrote anti-Trump messages); vehicles keyed, tires slashed, defaced with swastikas or anti-Musk graffiti in California, Nevada, and elsewhere. Some attacks targeted private owners' cars.
Authorities (FBI, Attorney General Pam Bondi) have investigated many as potential domestic terrorism, describing them as lone-actor or loosely inspired acts driven by opposition to Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), federal workforce cuts, and Musk's political shift. No deaths reported, but significant property damage and fear among Tesla owners (including some Democrats who previously supported EVs).
These incidents overlapped with broader "Tesla Takedown" protests—peaceful rallies at showrooms in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, and Portland—objecting to Musk's influence. Some protests escalated or occurred alongside the vandalism.
Democratic Responses: Endorsement, Excuse, or Silence?
Critics (including Trump officials, Republicans like Sen. Marsha Blackburn, and some moderate Democrats) accused parts of the left of excusing or tacitly accepting the violence through:
- Silence or minimal condemnation: The White House and GOP highlighted that few prominent Democrats strongly denounced the arson as "domestic terrorism" or called for aggressive prosecution early on. Senate Democrats blocked a resolution condemning the attacks.
- Rhetoric seen as inflammatory:
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) spoke at a "Tesla Takedown" event, saying she wanted to see Elon Musk "taken down" (she clarified as peaceful protest/boycott via economic pressure).
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joked about Tesla's stock decline giving him a "daily boost" and suggested defacing the Tesla logo on one's own car.
- Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel sarcastically quipped against vandalism in a way some interpreted as winking at it.
- Symbolic actions: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) publicly ditched his Tesla to protest Musk, calling him an "a--hole," but later said the violence should be prosecuted—while declining to label it "domestic terrorism."
- Far-left/activist overlap: An anti-capitalist group in Philadelphia (linked to 2020 unrest) openly cheered the arsons as making them "incredibly happy." Some protests featured signs like "Burn a Tesla: Save Democracy."
Mainstream Democratic leaders and outlets generally did not endorse violence—many framed the core issue as legitimate protest against Musk/Trump policies, with vandalism attributed to fringe actors. Some (e.g., Rep. Ro Khanna) explicitly called for Democrats to condemn all vandalism. Progressive media sometimes portrayed the attacks as an understandable backlash or downplayed them relative to other issues.
This episode echoes patterns from 2020 (e.g., "mostly peaceful" framing amid damage) and campus protests: rhetorical support for the "cause" (opposing Musk's influence) paired with criticism of violence that critics viewed as insufficient or hypocritical, especially given prior Democratic enthusiasm for Tesla/EVs. Trump and officials compared it to January 6 and vowed harsh penalties.
The full scope remains debated—FBI assessments pointed to uncoordinated lone offenders rather than organized Democratic efforts. Peaceful anti-Musk protests were widespread and protected speech, but the arson wave crossed into criminal damage. If new incidents have emerged into 2026, they follow the same trend of targeting symbols associated with the administration.
The following are documented examples of rhetoric directed at Donald Trump by prominent figures that has been criticized as violent, dehumanizing, or inciting.
Recent Digital & Academic Analysis (2025–2026)
Recent studies from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) in early 2026 found that violent online rhetoric targeting public officials increased significantly during the mid-2020s.
Dehumanizing Language: Phrases like "rid the country of this traitorous cockroach Trump" and "vermin" have been used by activists and online commentators to characterize the President and his supporters.
Implicit Threats: Following major political events (such as the 2024 assassination attempt), researchers noted a spike in "wishes for death" or statements suggesting the President and his cabinet should face "execution."
Historical High-Profile Examples
Over the years, several celebrities and public figures have faced backlash for imagery or statements deemed to cross the line into violent rhetoric. Here is a small sample:
Kathy Griffin (2017): The comedian famously posed for a photograph holding a stylized, bloody mask resembling the severed head of Donald Trump.
Though she later apologized, the image was widely condemned by both political parties as an incitement to violence. Snoop Dogg (2017): In the music video for "Lavender," the rapper used a prop "clown" gun to point at an actor dressed as Trump and pulled the trigger, releasing a "Bang" flag.
Madonna (2017): During the Women’s March on Washington, the singer stated that she had "thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House," though she clarified she was speaking metaphorically about her anger.
Johnny Depp (2017): While at a film festival, Depp asked the crowd, "When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?" referencing the 1865 assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
He later apologized, saying it was a "bad joke." Robert De Niro: On various occasions, the actor has used aggressive language at award shows and in videos, famously stating at the 2018 Tonys, "F*** Trump," and in earlier videos saying he would like to "punch him in the face."
James Carville: He is an insane loony who often launches into profanity laced, hate-filled diatribes against Trump. The good news is he has about as much credibility as a bag of hair.
Political Context & Reactions
Following the brutal July 13, 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, many prominent leaders—including President Joe Biden and high-ranking Democrats—explicitly called for a "cooling of the temperature" in political discourse. It didn't last long.
Consensus on Non-Violence: Figures like Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, and Representative Ilhan Omar, issued statements emphasizing that "violence has no place in our democracy." Yet Ilhan Omar screamed "You have killed Americans" at Trump during the state of the union address.
Criticism of the Press: Some Republican pundits and politicians argued that mainstream media headlines and the framing of Trump as a "threat to democracy" “a Nazi”, and an “authoritarian”, etc. acted as a "permission structure" for unstable individuals to take violent action. (Dog whistle effect).
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