Over the weekend, Rep. Maxine Waters—California’s oldest performance artist still in office—tried to force her way into a federal detention facility during the ongoing anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. With a crowd of National Guardsmen standing at the entrance, Waters pulled out her best “Do you know who I am?” voice, only to get the door slammed in her face. DHS later confirmed they had restricted access for safety reasons—because when Molotov cocktails are flying, maybe it’s not the best time for an 86-year-old congresswoman to go full “Karen.”
From Congresswoman to Riot Cheerleader
Waters didn’t just show up. She shouted, provoked, and went viral for asking armed guards if they planned to shoot her. You know—normal, totally helpful things in the middle of a riot. Instead of de-escalating, Waters poured gasoline on a city already burning. Homeland Security was blunt: her claims that the riots were “very small and peaceful” were, quote, lies. Because apparently when you hurl rocks at police, torch American flags, and slash tires, it’s just a misunderstood block party in Maxine’s world.
Riots for Me, But Not for Thee
Let’s not forget—this is the same Maxine Waters who couldn’t be bothered to speak up when January 6th defendants were locked up and thrown away like last week’s headlines. But now that her union buddy David Huerta got picked up in an ICE raid? Suddenly she’s Rosa Parks in a pantsuit. Her outrage is as selective as her memory. If you’re part of the radical Left, you get dignity, due process, and a personal visit. If you’re a conservative? Get ready for a cell, a smear campaign, and no sympathy.
Maxine’s Mid-Riot Meltdown
According to DHS, Waters tried to insert herself into a high-risk zone without warning, coordination, or common sense. When the National Guard didn’t roll out the red carpet, she ranted on CNN, accused Trump of weaponizing the Guard, and even claimed the whole thing was part of some ego-fueled military parade for his birthday. Apparently, the President deploying troops to stop chaos is more offensive than the chaos itself. Maxine’s logic: if people are burning cars in your district, it’s Trump’s fault for bringing a fire extinguisher.
The Geriatric Grandstander Strikes Again
At 86, Waters has made it clear—she’s not retiring until the spotlight burns out or the Capitol door hits her on the way out. But now, her antics aren’t just embarrassing—they’re reckless. While she films herself challenging soldiers on whether they’ll “shoot an elected official,” law enforcement is dealing with real threats, real injuries, and real fires. This isn’t activism. It’s stunt politics. And it’s dangerous.
Democrats Can’t Keep the Mask On
The real kicker? Waters went on air and claimed these were peaceful protests. Peaceful—while rocks fly, buildings burn, and American law enforcement is treated like enemy combatants. The Democrat narrative is in full collapse. They built this Frankenstein monster of chaos, and now they’re shocked it won’t listen to them anymore. They can’t admit the truth because they’d have to admit Trump was right to send in the Guard. And that, my friends, would burn worse than any dumpster fire in downtown LA.
When the Adults Take Over
While Maxine was yelling at soldiers, DHS and federal authorities were trying to clean up the mess. They made it clear: they aren’t playing her games. ICE agents are enforcing the law. The Guard is restoring order. And President Trump—love him or hate him—is the only adult in the room right now. It shouldn’t take federal troops to calm a city, but when local leaders treat lawlessness like activism, they leave him no choice.
Final Thoughts: Lights, Camera, Maxine
This wasn’t about detainees, due process, or even justice. It was about a camera, a hashtag, and a chance to yell at people in uniform. Maxine Waters treated a national crisis like a campaign rally, complete with taunts and viral zingers. But this time, the door got slammed—literally and metaphorically. And if she thinks the American public doesn’t notice the hypocrisy, the incitement, and the sheer absurdity of it all—she better shoot straight.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal