If there’s one thing politicians love more than soundbites, it’s assigning blame. The moment something goes sideways, the usual suspects line up to point fingers like it’s a national pastime. And this week, former Vice President Kamala Harris managed to redefine political finger-pointing as an art form—all while Los Angeles smoldered behind her.
In a stunning act of political theater, Harris didn’t focus her outrage on the violent mobs lighting up California’s largest city. Nope. Instead, she chose to blame the one guy trying to restore order: President Donald J. Trump.
Yes, really.
According to Harris, deploying the National Guard to help law enforcement amid widespread rioting was “a dangerous escalation.” Because apparently, trying to stop stores from being looted, police from being ambushed, and entire blocks from going up in flames is now a bad thing.
Enter Sheriff Chad Bianco: One of the Last Adults in the Room
Thankfully, not everyone in California has lost their mind—or their spine. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco didn’t mince words after Harris’ latest attempt to twist reality into a campaign speech.
“President Trump didn’t start these riots,” Bianco posted. “He’s not out there lighting cars on fire, hurling projectiles at law enforcement, or blocking freeways. This statement is an embarrassment and does nothing to diffuse the violent riots taking place across the city.”
Well said, Sheriff.
While Harris played Twitter politics, Trump sent 2,000 National Guard troops to help restore order in LA, with 500 Marines on standby. And let’s be honest—if the choice is between a few hundred disciplined Marines or another night of arson and looting, most Americans are reaching for the Semper Fi flag.
But Harris? She called it “a cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division.”
Panic and division? Lady, people are running for their lives in South Central. Stores are being gutted. Police are under siege. And you’re worried about someone’s feelings?
Harris Calls Riots “Overwhelmingly Peaceful”
In her carefully crafted press release, Harris described the mayhem unfolding across the city as “overwhelmingly peaceful.” You know, sort of like how a tornado is “overwhelmingly calm” if you ignore the whole destruction part.
Let’s review:
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Cars on fire? Check.
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Stores looted? Check.
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Officers injured? Absolutely.
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Protesters hurling bricks and Molotov cocktails? Seen it.
But Harris sees a “powerful tool for justice.” She even said, “I continue to support the millions of Americans who are standing up to protect our most fundamental rights and freedoms.”
Sure. Because nothing says “freedom” like ransacking a CVS and throwing rocks at paramedics.
Meanwhile, on planet Earth, the LAPD admitted its officers were completely overwhelmed. Video clips circulating online show pure bedlam—cops retreating under attack, businesses being cleaned out, and neighborhoods transformed into war zones.
But you wouldn’t know that if you only listened to Kamala Harris and her loyal sidekick Governor Gavin Newsom, who also blasted Trump’s move to bring in reinforcements. In fact, Newsom went one step further and started laying the groundwork for a lawsuit against the federal government. Because apparently, protecting your citizens now violates California’s values.
Law Enforcement Begs for Help, Politicians Play Politics
Here’s the bottom line: the people on the ground—the ones actually facing the firebombs—weren’t playing politics. They were desperate for help. But instead of backing law enforcement, Harris and Newsom chose to grandstand.
To them, the riot wasn’t a threat. It was an opportunity—a way to slam Trump, score media points, and virtue-signal their way into a few more headlines. Meanwhile, the cops, the firefighters, and the terrified store owners? They’re left to fend for themselves while their so-called leaders pose for the cameras.
And here’s where Sheriff Bianco’s words hit the hardest. He didn’t use a PR firm. He didn’t run it through focus groups. He just told the truth: Trump didn’t start the riots. He’s trying to end them.
At a time when too many politicians treat chaos like campaign fuel, it’s refreshing to hear someone call it like it is.
Maybe Harris should take a little road trip. Walk the burned-out blocks of her so-called “hometown.” Talk to the business owners sifting through ashes. Then tell them again how “peaceful” everything is.
Because when America’s cities are burning, we don’t need lectures. We need leaders. And the only thing Kamala Harris seems to lead is a never-ending game of political hot potato.
