CHICAGO — A viral social media post is reigniting national criticism over what some call blatant hypocrisy by Democratic leaders, as they face mounting pressure from both party members and political opponents in the wake of protests branded as “No Kings.”
The image circulating widely features President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, accompanied by a pointed message: “Imagine protesting ‘No Kings’ after your party skipped a primary, crowned Kamala without a single vote, while arresting your political opponent four times and taking him off the ballot.”
The post, shared by conservative pages like Paint The Trump, accuses the Democratic Party of undermining democratic processes by appearing to favor Kamala Harris as the 2024 nominee without a formal primary vote. It also takes aim at the legal battles faced by former President Donald Trump, alleging selective prosecution for political advantage.
Criticism of Pandemic-Era Double Standards Resurfaces
The backlash ties into broader frustrations over past Democratic leadership decisions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online users have cited incidents where top Democrats were caught breaking their own mandates:
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California Governor Gavin Newsom was called out for allowing his inner circle to vacation while enforcing lockdowns.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot faced backlash after being photographed getting a haircut during a stay-at-home order.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi was similarly criticized for a salon visit caught on camera.
The frustration, now rechanneled into the current election cycle, is fueling narratives that the Democratic establishment enforces rules unequally — demanding compliance from citizens while flouting protocols themselves.
Online Communities Sound Off on 2024
Critics argue that crowning a candidate without broad party input — as some fear could happen with Vice President Kamala Harris — contradicts the spirit of protests that claimed to resist authoritarianism.
One commenter wrote:
“They said ‘No Kings’ while skipping a primary and choosing a leader in a backroom. This isn’t democracy — it’s damage control.”
Another viral meme added:
“These cities use illegal aliens to expand their voter base and cheat in elections.”
(This claim, widely circulated, remains unverified and unsupported by official investigations.)
What’s Next for the Democratic Nomination?
As questions loom about President Biden’s 2024 viability amid age-related concerns, speculation continues to swirl around whether Harris will emerge as the default nominee. While no official primary has occurred, insiders suggest party leadership may move to consolidate support to avoid internal chaos.
Meanwhile, Republicans are capitalizing on the moment — using the meme wave to paint Democrats as out of touch with working-class frustrations and civil liberty values.
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