In a stunning moment of political irony, Democrats are now quietly aligning with the very man they once called a threat to democracy — President Donald J. Trump.
This week, Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto fired back at fellow Democrat Cory Booker after he accused members of his own party of helping advance Trump’s America First agenda.
“I don’t need lectures from anyone on how to stand up to Trump,” Masto said in an interview with The New York Times. “I’ve been doing it since 2016, the year both of us were elected. But I still have to deliver results for my state.”
Booker didn’t hold back. In a dramatic floor speech, he claimed that fellow Democrats were bowing to Trump by supporting a package of pro-police legislation. Booker claimed that without sweeping changes, the bills would give the Trump administration too much control over how public safety funds are distributed.
“This is enabling a leader who’s undermining our nation,” Booker exclaimed. “Democrats need to stand up and find their courage.”
The legislation in question? A law-and-order package that boosts support for law enforcement. It includes expanded death benefits for fallen officers, more mental health support for first responders, and new funding to combat child exploitation — all policies supported by the MAGA movement and by millions of hard-working Americans.
Despite Booker’s objections, the package moved forward and passed with bipartisan support.
Sen. Masto defended the decision. “Why throw away good legislation that benefits families across America? People want to see a functioning government,” she said. “We need to win swing states and show voters that we’re working on their behalf.”
Translation? Vulnerable Democrats are now embracing Trump-style policies to save their own seats. As the 2026 election cycle heats up, it’s clear: President Trump’s influence is stronger than ever — and even his critics are being forced to come around.