In the grand theater of modern American politics, where logic often takes a backseat to theatrical performances and absurdity reigns supreme, we find ourselves witnessing quite the spectacle. Recently, in a string of incidents dusting the shores of—surprise, surprise—urban America, a handful of apartment complexes have apparently been overrun by Venezuelan gangs. Yes, you heard that right. But rather than demanding accountability or addressing a real crisis, our cultural and political elites have turned their attention to the easy target: Donald Trump. Oh, the irony!

Now, one might imagine that the mayor would be up in arms, sprinting to the nearest podium to declare a state of emergency, perhaps even donning a superhero cape in defense of innocent renters. But alas, in what can only be described as an impressive display of misdirection, the mayor reminded us that this is just a “handful” of complexes. A handful! As if the safety and sanctity of those homes can be brushed aside as mere statistical blips on the radar of criminal mischief. One must wonder: how many of these gang-infested units would it take before the powers-that-be start paying attention? Would it take a dozen? A hundred? Or is it only when it’s in their own backyards that they start to take life-threatening situations seriously?

But then enter our beloved liberal media—those valiant sentinels of truth, or at least they like to think so. In this case, they’re busy fact-checking the concerns of everyday citizens not by interviewing them, but by cozying up to the government and getting the ‘official’ narrative. It’s as if they believe the people are too misinformed to handle their own realities and need a government-approved filter to make sense of the world. So instead of asking how a handful of seemingly innocuous apartment complexes became playgrounds for criminal enterprises, reporters would rather verify just how much blame should be seamlessly handed to Trump. The absurdity of it all is almost comical if it weren’t so terribly concerning.

In an impressive display of mental gymnastics, this narrative continues to thrive despite glaring contradictions. Kamala Harris, in her infinite wisdom, has the audacity to overlook the glaring consequences of her open-border policies. Yet, here we are, on a merry-go-round of finger-pointing and blame-shifting—while ordinary Americans are left to navigate the chaos that ensues. The underlying message seems clear: if something goes wrong, look no further than the nearest Republican. They must be to blame! Never mind the actors on the other side of the aisle who have orchestrated these policies; it’s a classic case of performative politics in action.

This episode is a stark reminder of how the left navigates its narratives: with a laughably tenuous grip on both logic and reality. So while some may point fingers and shout empty slogans, the rest of us can only sit back, sip our coffee, and marvel at the circus unfolding before our eyes. It’s a tale as old as time: a handful of complexes in dire straits, and yet, the real stories are hidden beneath layers of spin and spectacle. Here’s hoping the next act of our political theater is performed with a little more wisdom and a lot less drama.