New Jersey Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared on Jen Psaki’s MSNBC show this week, whining about the “scary situation” of facing federal charges for allegedly assaulting officers during an anti-ICE protest. McIver, who pleaded not guilty, tearfully lamented, “I never thought I would be facing charges as a sitting congresswoman. It’s a scary situation, too, because I’m thinking of my mom… When they’re saying that you’re going to face 17 years in prison, I’m thinking about my daughter, who’s 9 years old. I’m thinking about my husband, my family. And it’s like, ‘Oh, my God, this is awful.’”
Of course, McIver never expected consequences—because the left rarely faces them. While Democrats like her riot, resist arrest, and disrupt federal operations with impunity, they simultaneously weaponize the justice system against conservatives, particularly President Donald Trump. For years, the left has subjected Trump to bogus indictments, sham impeachments, and lawfare designed to bankrupt and imprison him. Yet when the tables turn, suddenly it’s “awful” and “scary” for them. The hypocrisy is staggering.
McIver’s crocodile tears won’t fool Americans who’ve watched the left’s double standards play out for decades. While she complains about facing 17 years for allegedly assaulting federal officers, Trump has endured four indictments, endless investigations, and a corrupt media machine hellbent on destroying him—all while fighting for the American people. Where was McIver’s outrage when Democrats cheered as Trump was dragged through the mud?
Look, I never thought I'd be facing charges as a sitting congresswoman, but l'm not going to stop doing my job.
Great to talk with @jrpsaki about what's next and how we fight this moving forward. pic.twitter.com/jMWxTXMOTH
— Rep. LaMonica McIver (@RepLaMonica) June 26, 2025
The liberal media, of course, gives McIver a sympathetic platform. Psaki, a former Biden flack turned MSNBC propagandist, didn’t challenge McIver’s victim narrative. Instead, she amplified the congresswoman’s claims, painting her as a helpless target rather than someone who allegedly broke the law. Contrast this with the media’s treatment of Trump—every accusation against him is treated as gospel, while Democrats like McIver get softball interviews and fawning coverage.
President Trump, meanwhile, has faced unprecedented lawfare with grace and strength. While McIver frets over potential consequences for her own actions, Trump continues to fight for justice, the rule of law, and the American people. The left’s playbook is clear: accountability for thee, but not for me.