Newark Mayor Speaks Out After Incident At ICE Facility

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Rachel Stevenson
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Ah yes, another day, another Democrat looking to turn a PR meltdown into a messianic campaign ad. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka—freshly cuffed and processed after storming an ICE facility—is now apparently auditioning for the role of biblical hero. Not content with just breaking the law and undermining federal immigration enforcement, Baraka took it a step further and compared himself to none other than King David. You know, the guy who unified the tribes of Israel, ruled a kingdom, and famously took down a giant with nothing but a slingshot and some divine intervention. Yeah, that David.

According to Baraka, this was his “David moment.” A moment of courage, confrontation, and glory. Except instead of standing toe-to-toe with a Philistine warrior, our modern “David” stormed a secured federal facility, ignored lawful orders, and was hauled off by authorities like an unruly protester at a high school assembly. Quite the legacy.

Let’s be honest—this wasn’t some noble act of civil disobedience. It was political cosplay wrapped in performative outrage, designed to appeal to the fringe radicals who think ICE agents are more dangerous than the illegal immigrants they’re trying to detain—some of whom, according to DHS, are suspected of being rapists, gang members, and even terrorists. But why let facts ruin a good protest?

Baraka’s grandstanding stunt had all the usual ingredients: media coverage, shouting into megaphones, and, of course, a biblical metaphor so absurd it could only come from a politician utterly disconnected from reality. And if the King David comparison wasn’t enough, the fact that he made the speech in front of a few dozen supporters speaks volumes. If this was his Goliath moment, then Goliath apparently called in sick.

And what’s worse? He’s not alone. Several New Jersey Democrats—yes, including members of Congress—joined him in this escapade, attempting to push their way into the facility without following any of the protocols clearly outlined by DHS. Instead of requesting a proper visit or using the oversight tools they’re granted as public officials, they tried to play the part of liberation heroes. But when the cameras turned off and the cuffs came out, their “movement” looked more like a farce than a fight for justice.

Of course, when the dust settles, you can bet the usual suspects on late-night television will rush to polish Baraka’s halo. Expect glowing segments on The View, sympathetic nods from Colbert, and maybe even a puff piece in The New York Times hailing his “moral courage.” Because apparently, aiding in a spectacle to disrupt law enforcement is the new standard for heroism—if you’re a Democrat.

But here’s the reality: this was reckless, not righteous. It was a deliberate attempt to undermine immigration law, put federal agents in danger, and hijack the media narrative with some cheap political theater. And now, facing possible prosecution, Baraka’s trying to spin his arrest into scripture. That’s not courage—that’s delusion.

Look, if Baraka wants to see himself as a biblical character, that’s his business. But maybe next time he should aim for someone with a little more dignity than a guy who gets arrested for trying to play revolutionary in a government building. And maybe—just maybe—New Jersey voters should start asking themselves why their politicians think violating federal law is something to brag about, not something to be held accountable for.

Because at the end of the day, King David built a kingdom. Baraka built… a rap sheet.

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