In what can only be described as a bizarre twist in the Democratic Party’s ongoing soap opera, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has joined a growing list of her colleagues suggesting they might actually cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump. Yes, you read that right. AOC, the self-proclaimed socialist, now wants to work with Trump. Maybe she’s realized her progressive shtick isn’t landing with America’s working class. Or maybe it’s just a desperate attempt to stay relevant as Trump’s America First policies steamroll her party’s outdated agenda.
In remarks to Punchbowl News, Ocasio-Cortez admitted that Democrats often lose elections because they are “too reflexively anti-Republican.” Translation: America is sick of the left’s non-stop whining. Instead of pushing an “ambitious vision for working-class Americans,” as she puts it, her party has been busy with woke tantrums and TikTok theatrics. But now, with Trump poised to deliver on securing the border, slashing wasteful spending, and revitalizing the economy, even AOC sees the writing on the wall.
Other Democrats are also waving the white flag. Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz confessed that his party’s extreme positions on immigration left them “to the left of the American people.” No kidding. When your idea of border policy is handing out gift baskets to illegal immigrants, it’s no surprise voters want a change. Ohio Rep. Greg Landsman echoed similar sentiments, claiming Democrats should focus on “border security and immigration reform” while also addressing skyrocketing costs. Suddenly, border walls and fiscal responsibility don’t seem so extreme, do they?
The Laken Riley Act, a Trump-endorsed immigration reform bill, even saw 48 Democrats vote in favor of it—a shocking departure from their usual obstructionist playbook. While some of these Democrats are from swing districts fearing for their re-election prospects, others appear to have realized that playing nice with Trump might be the only way to avoid complete irrelevance.
Then there’s Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who’s urging his fellow Democrats to stop their “freak-outs” over Trump’s bold ideas—like the potential acquisition of Greenland. Fetterman calls it a “responsible conversation.” Imagine that: a Democrat advocating for rational discourse. What’s next? Bernie Sanders endorsing capitalism?
The truth is, Democrats are panicking. Trump’s America First agenda resonates with voters, while their endless virtue-signaling falls flat. By grudgingly acknowledging Trump’s leadership, they’re hoping to salvage what’s left of their credibility. But make no mistake, this sudden call for bipartisanship isn’t about principle; it’s about survival. Trump’s policies are winning, and the Democrats’ only hope is to ride his coattails while pretending they’re part of the solution. Nice try, but voters aren’t buying it.
