Three Key Takeaways:
- A group of top Democrats, including Tim Walz, Chris Murphy, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, JB Pritzker, and Jasmine Crockett, are launching “Resistance 2.0,” an attempt to oppose President Trump’s MAGA agenda, but many see it as a political gimmick and an effort to position themselves for future elections, particularly in 2028.
- These Democrats, many of whom failed to deliver for their party in the last election, are engaging in theatrics like alarmist rhetoric and personal attacks instead of focusing on real solutions for the American people, creating more division than progress.
- Meanwhile, President Trump continues to implement his agenda, addressing key issues like border security and inflation, while the “Resistance 2.0” remains fixated on protests and political grandstanding, ultimately failing to produce results for the country.
Just when you thought the Left couldn’t get more predictable, here they come again.
It’s a familiar tale of political theatrics, only now it’s packaged with a shiny new label.
And these six top Democrats think they’ve got the playbook to defeat Donald Trump’s MAGA agenda.
The “Resistance 2.0”
Barely two months after President Trump’s decisive victory, the Democrats have dusted off their tired “resistance” playbook, only this time they’re calling it “Resistance 2.0.” How original.
The American people spoke loud and clear in November. They rejected the failed policies of the Harris-Walz ticket and put their trust in President Trump to right the ship.
But some Democrats just can’t accept reality.
According to a recent Washington Post piece, certain Democratic politicians are being celebrated as “stars of Resistance 2.0.” It would be laughable if it weren’t so pathetic.
These six Democrats are showing the party how to resist Trump 2.0, Perry Bacon Jr. writes. https://t.co/PlDWDdHYKq
— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) March 17, 2025
These so-called resistance leaders are nothing more than career politicians desperately clinging to relevance while their party crumbles around them.
Take Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who apparently hosted an anti-Trump town hall in Des Moines. Yes, the same Tim Walz who couldn’t deliver his Blue Earth County – where he launched his political career – in the Presidential election.
Now he’s on a “national tour” criticizing the administration. Easy to criticize from the sidelines, isn’t it, Governor?
At least he had the decency to admit to Vox, “I didn’t get it done.” First honest thing he’s said in months.
Then there’s Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, who’s been throwing around terms like “red alert” and “constitutional crisis” since Inauguration Day.
The Senator is clearly positioning himself for a 2028 Presidential run, using alarmist rhetoric to score political points. Nothing says “Presidential material” like hysterical overreaction to a duly elected President.
And what about Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
She’s been busy conducting online seminars about immigrants’ rights, which apparently caught the attention of border czar Tom Homan. When Homan suggested her actions might warrant investigation, AOC responded by mocking him on social media.
Real mature, Congresswoman. This is the kind of behavior that turns off everyday Americans in small towns across America’s heartland.
The “resistance” crowd also includes Bernie Sanders, now 83 years old and still railing against “oligarchs” on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. Some things never change.
The Senator’s been singing the same tune since 2016, and somehow expects different results. Isn’t that the definition of insanity?
But perhaps the most ridiculous “resistance fighter” is Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas.
When asked what she would tell Elon Musk if given the chance, her response was a two-word obscenity. This is what passes for political discourse among the Democrat “stars” these days.
Even more telling, Crockett and others walked out during President Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress. Walking away from problems instead of facing them – that pretty much sums up the Democrats’ approach.
What’s truly revealing is how Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries initially tried to work with the Trump administration on some issues.
They recognized what the American people wanted – politicians who can sometimes put partisanship aside to get things done. But the “resistance” elements in their party couldn’t stand that approach, pressuring their colleagues to oppose everything Trump proposes, regardless of merit.
Let’s be honest about what this “Resistance 2.0” really is: a fundraising gimmick and a launching pad for 2028 Presidential aspirations. Murphy, Pritzker, Walz – they’re all positioning themselves for higher office while pretending to lead some noble cause.
Meanwhile, President Trump is busy implementing the agenda he campaigned on – the agenda that won him the White House.
Border security is being restored, inflation is being addressed, and America’s standing in the world is being rebuilt after four years of decline.
The American people are tired of the theatrics. They’re tired of politicians who prefer resistance to results. That’s why they voted for President Trump in November. That’s why states across the country are trending red.
And that’s why this so-called “Resistance 2.0” will fail just like the original version did.
So as we watch these Democrat “stars” perform their resistance routines, remember this: while they’re busy planning their next protest or crafting their next social media insult, President Trump is busy keeping his promises to the American people.
And in 2026, voters will remember who was focused on results and who was just playing politics.
Winners focus on winning, losers focus on winners. “Resistance 2.0” is just another name for being a sore loser.
