Democrats promised unity, but the only thing they’ve managed to unite is the country’s utter disbelief at how quickly they’ve turned themselves into their own worst enemy—just as Trump rides a wave of renewed support by simply letting them be themselves.
At a Glance
- The Democratic Party’s internal war between the radical “Squad” and moderates has handed Republicans a golden opportunity.
- Trump’s second term has seen historic lows in illegal border crossings, directly contrasting the Biden era’s chaos.
- Progressive policies, championed by the “Squad,” have alienated swing voters and fractured the left’s coalition.
- High-profile stunts and scandals—think Tlaib’s censure and Bowman’s fire alarm—keep the Democrats on defense and in disarray.
How the Democrats Became Their Own Worst Enemy
Let’s not kid ourselves: the Democratic Party is in full-on civil war mode, and it’s not the Republicans doing the damage—it’s the Democrats themselves. The so-called “Squad,” that now-infamous group of progressive firebrands, has spent the last several years pushing policies so far out of touch with reality, you’d think they were auditioning for a new season of “The Twilight Zone.” Their calls to defund the police, freeze rents, and turn every city council meeting into a socialist wish list have not only failed to resonate with the average American, but have also turned off the very voters Democrats need to win. That’s not just a theory; that’s electoral arithmetic, as moderates like John Fetterman have publicly warned. Every time the radicals grab the mic, swing voters bolt for the exits. The result? A fractured party, a confused message, and a golden opportunity for Trump to just sit back and say, “See? I told you so.”
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The Squad’s influence may dominate Twitter, but it’s electoral poison in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and every place that isn’t a Brooklyn wine bar. The 2018 arrival of AOC and her crew shifted the Democrats further left than the party has been since the disastrous McGovern days. That’s not progress; that’s a circular firing squad. The censure of Tlaib after her anti-Israel tirade and Bowman’s bizarre fire alarm stunt only reinforce the image of a party obsessed with internal drama instead of solving real problems. While progressives demand purity tests, Republicans are busy winning elections. It’s almost as if the Democrats want to keep losing.
Trump’s Second Term: Democrats Can’t Compete with Results
Here’s what really stings for the left: Trump’s second term has produced the kind of border security results Democrats insisted were impossible—because it would be mean, or racist, or whatever today’s buzzword is. The data is as clear as it is damning. Border crossings have plunged to the lowest levels in decades, with less than 8,400 apprehensions in April. Under Biden, we were hitting 8,000 per day. Now, we’re seeing historic lows, thanks to decisive executive action and a willingness to enforce the law. Trump’s policies have shut down the revolving door at the border, sent illegal crossers packing, and restored a sense of basic order. That’s not just a win for conservatives; it’s a win for every American who believes in national sovereignty and public safety.
I'm 100% convinced this country is headed for civil war and balkanization. Get your family, find a hole and crawl down in it. pic.twitter.com/n3UJN2bTyR
— AnAmerican Homestead (@HomesteadAmeric) July 9, 2025
Compare that to the Biden era, where more than 11 million border encounters overwhelmed Border Patrol, ICE let hundreds of thousands of criminal aliens roam free, and the only thing “secure” was the job security of cartel smugglers. The progressive wing whined about the “rights” of border jumpers while families endured crime waves and fentanyl overdoses. Now, Trump’s approach has dropped daily border encounters by 93%, and gotaways—the ones who never get caught—are down 95%. It turns out, enforcing the law works. Who knew?
Progressives Double Down on Losing, Moderates Sound the Alarm
Moderate Democrats are sounding the alarm, but the Squad and their activist base keep doubling down on the very policies that cost them elections. The left’s obsession with niche causes and radical overhauls leaves average Americans cold. As the Democratic establishment tries to paper over the cracks, the progressives keep making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Meanwhile, the Republican Party, unified behind Trump, capitalizes on every misstep. The data is unforgiving: Americans want secure borders, safe streets, and economic sanity—not endless lectures about pronouns and government-run grocery stores.
It's very easy to laugh off the absurdity of the Socialist wing of the Democrat party but it would be a huge mistake to do so.
The Democrat party civil war is over and the radical, violent Socialists won. I hope we're prepared for the new Democrat party. pic.twitter.com/aoZJ0OfLj0
— PatriotDadEV2.0 (@Patriotdadev77) July 1, 2025
While some progressives claim that “bold” policies will energize the youth, the numbers tell another story. Every time the Squad grabs the spotlight, independent and moderate voters drift further away. The Republicans aren’t winning because of fancy slogans; they’re winning because the other side is busy lighting itself on fire. As long as Democrats remain hostage to their most radical members, they’ll continue to be their own worst enemy—and Trump will keep collecting the political dividends.
Sources:
Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign
Electoral Analysis: Trump’s 2024 Victory
Migrant crossings at U.S.-Mexico border stay at historically low