Even top Democrats can’t ignore the mess they’ve made.
Senator Adam Schiff, D-Calif., issued a rare public warning to his fellow Democrats after a disturbing personal experience in San Francisco — a city many Americans now view as the poster child for failed progressive leadership.
During an appearance on Friday’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Schiff admitted that Democrats face serious backlash from everyday Americans, especially in states like California where crime, homelessness, and theft are spiraling out of control.
Schiff: Democrats Must Change “How We Do Business”
Pressed by Maher on the state of the Democratic Party, Schiff didn’t mince words.
“We’re going to have to change how we do business in California,” Schiff said. “We have to address people’s legitimate concerns about crime.”
For millions of Americans watching cities crumble under liberal policies, Schiff’s admission is long overdue.
A Personal Wake-Up Call: Theft, Locked Toiletries, and Harsh Reality
Schiff recounted an incident from two years ago when his car was broken into during a trip to San Francisco — a city where vehicle break-ins and rampant theft have become the new normal under Democrat leadership.
Forced to buy replacement toiletries late at night, Schiff described how even basic necessities like shampoo were locked behind glass cases at Target, a sad reflection of rising retail theft.
At checkout, Schiff shared his story with the cashier — and was stunned by her blunt response.
“In not so many words, she basically said, ‘Yeah, Democrats are [expletives],'” Schiff admitted.
If a cashier in deep-blue South San Francisco — at 10 o’clock at night — is fed up with Democrat policies, Schiff realized, then his party has a much bigger problem on its hands.
San Francisco: A Warning to America
San Francisco has become a cautionary tale for the rest of the country — a once-beautiful city now drowning in homelessness, open-air drug use, crime, and crumbling public trust. Businesses are fleeing. Families are moving out. Tourists are staying away.
This is the reality that liberal policies have created — and even high-ranking Democrats are finding it impossible to ignore.
Schiff expressed some hope in newly elected Democratic mayor Daniel Lurie, suggesting he might help “reinvent how Democrats govern.” But after years of soaring crime and unchecked decline, many Americans are skeptical that more Democrat leadership will bring real change.
Americans Deserve Better Than Failed Liberal Experiments
The American people deserve safe communities, thriving cities, and leaders who prioritize law and order — not endless excuses and broken promises.
If Democrats like Adam Schiff are finally waking up, the question remains: Is it too little, too late?
For millions of voters — especially those who value safety, family, and traditional American values — the answer is clear.