They Lit the Fire
Today is the 250th birthday of the United States Army — a moment to honor a force that has protected American liberty since 1775. But rather than unity, the country braces for unrest. Left-wing groups, led by organizations like MoveOn.org and ShutDownDC, are staging coordinated “No Kings” rallies in major cities.
Instead of celebrating our Armed Forces, they’re stirring confrontation — and they know exactly what they’re doing.
Because this chaos? It didn’t just happen. It was lit, fanned, and fed. Look at what their rhetoric did to this poor lady:
The Assassination Attempts They Downplay
The left’s rhetoric has been heating up for years — but the results turned deadly in 2024. While media outlets and Democrat leaders acted as if Trump’s campaign was just politics as usual, the threats escalated fast.
Attempt #1: July 14, 2024 — Butler, Pennsylvania
Two armed individuals attempted to breach security at a Trump rally with clear intent to harm. Both were arrested; one had gang affiliations. The story disappeared from headlines within a day.
Attempt #2: September 15, 2024 — Doral, Florida
Armed suspect Matthew Routh was apprehended on the grounds of a Trump-owned golf resort. He carried a loaded handgun, tactical plans, and personal notes labeling Trump a “threat to democracy.” The Secret Service confirmed the attempt was premeditated.
And yet — no national moment of reflection. No media reckoning. Just silence.
ICE Raids and the Democrat-Sanctioned Unrest
President Trump’s reinstated immigration policy triggered targeted ICE enforcement in early June 2025 across sanctuary cities like Los Angeles. Predictably, the response was not spontaneous — it was organized, funded, and violent.
From June 11–13, Los Angeles saw federal buildings vandalized, ICE agents attacked, and DHS vehicles torched. The injuries were real — but the outrage was reserved for the enforcement, not the offenders.
The Groups Behind the Chaos
- CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights)
Funded by Open Society Foundations, Tides, and the Ford Foundation. Received over $5.4 million in 2023. - Unión del Barrio
A Marxist-aligned Chicano organization tracing its roots to La Raza Unida. Long history of radical activism. - Never Again Action
Anti-ICE, anti-Israel protest group funded through Tides and Action Network-affiliated grants. - The Ruckus Society
Specializes in disruptive protest training. Receives support from the Threshold and Akonadi Foundations.
Meanwhile, Democrat politicians poured gasoline on the fire:
Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA): “ICE raids are an act of violence… We must resist.”
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY): “These raids are state terror. We meant never again.”
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): “Trump’s war on immigrants is a war on decency itself.”
They didn’t calm the streets. They inflamed them — while the groups they fund led the charge.
Alex Padilla’s “Detention” Was a Calculated Provocation
On June 12, Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) was briefly handcuffed and detained at an ICE protest. Headlines made it look heroic.
But behind the photo-op:
- Padilla did not wear his Senate pin
- He pushed past Secret Service agents protecting Secretary Kristi Noem
- He failed to identify himself until after physical confrontation
- He was not invited and had made no prior contact with the facility
Even ABC admitted Padilla violated federal security protocol.
This wasn’t civil disobedience — it was political theater with national security consequences.
🧨 The Minnesota Shootings: We Condemn It — and Now We Know More
On June 14, 2025, Minnesota was rocked by a pair of targeted home invasions that resulted in the assassination of House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the critical wounding of Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. The attacker, disguised as law enforcement, executed coordinated raids with chilling precision.
Investigators recovered a manifesto and political hit list — this wasn’t a random act of violence. This was a political hit.
🔥 The Shooter Had a Connection to Governor Walz
As first reported by journalist Julio Rosas, the suspect had previously served as an appointee to the Minnesota Governor’s Workforce Development Board, placing them directly under the umbrella of Governor Tim Walz’s administration.
“The suspect… was a past appointee to the MN Governor’s Workforce Development Board under Gov. Walz.”
— Julio Rosas, June 14, 2025
Despite condemning the act as “political violence,” Governor Walz did not disclose this troubling connection in his initial public statement.
🧨 Triggered by Immigration Votes?
Just days before the shooting, Hortman and Hoffman voted with Republicans to repeal taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants — a direct break from the progressive platform of the Minnesota DFL (Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party).
That vote drew immediate and vocal backlash from left-wing activist groups. It now appears it may have drawn the attention of the shooter, whose writings specifically referenced “traitors inside the party.”
In a viral post-vote interview, Rep. Hortman appeared visibly shaken and audibly terrified while addressing the media. Her voice trembled as she defended her decision to vote “NO” on illegal immigrant healthcare funding.
“I know this isn’t popular… but it had to be done.”
— Speaker Melissa Hortman, visibly distressed in her final media appearance
Her fear was palpable, and now — tragically — it appears justified.
📌 Key Facts at a Glance
Trigger Event: Both lawmakers voted to repeal free healthcare for illegal immigrants
Victims: Melissa & Mark Hortman (deceased); John & Yvette Hoffman (critically injured)
Method: Suspect posed as police, breached homes, used tactical gear
Evidence: A manifesto, political target list, and reference to immigration votes
Connection: Suspect was a former appointee under Gov. Walz
“No Kings” Rally: Funded, Promoted, and Dangerous by Design
Today’s “No Kings” rally — staged on the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary — is not a coincidence. It’s a coordinated, multi-city protest led by leftist coalitions and underwritten by progressive megadonors.
We just learned during the Minnesota press conference that authorities are urging locals not to attend the “No Kings” protest. Documents linked to the protest were reportedly found in the shooter’s car. Stay alert and stay safe. Don’t buy the line that these are meant to be…
— Sarah Adams (@TPASarah) June 14, 2025
Funders:
- MoveOn.org (Soros/1630 Fund)
- Working Families Party (Tides, SEIU, Ford)
- ShutDownDC (via Action Network)
- Tides Foundation (central DAF hub)
Speakers & Sponsors:
- Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY)
- Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
- Linda Sarsour
- Alicia Garza (BLM)
- DSA National Leaders
- Labor leaders from SEIU & AFL-CIO’s radical wing
And to top it off, CBS News promoted the rally on X — no context, no critique, just free advertising.
📸 CBS News:
“Demonstrators gather in D.C. today for a national ‘No Kings’ rally opposing authoritarianism.”
Media Bias: The Fuel That Feeds the Fire
📊 A 2024 Media Research Center audit found:
- 93% of Trump-related coverage was negative
- 78% of Biden coverage was neutral or positive
This isn’t journalism. It’s a propaganda pipeline. And it’s how chaos gets normalized.
Final Word
The left has:
- Funded violent protest groups
- Sided with criminals over citizens
- Staged stunts, then blamed the response
- Weaponized media bias for cover
- Organized rallies that coincide with national moments on purpose
They lit the fire. They poured on the fuel. Now they pretend to fear the flames.
But we know better.
And President Trump continues leading — even as they try to burn it all down.
SHR Media Staff
The SHR Media Staff is a dedicated team of journalists and creators providing primary source reporting and constitutional perspective on today’s top stories. Our mission is to deliver straight news and insightful commentary across the SHR Media Network.
References and Article Sources
Reporting on the Minnesota Attacks:
- Star Tribune: Minnesota lawmaker and husband killed
- Fox News: MN political leaders targeted in shootings
- NPR: Lawmaker votes linked to motive
- Julio Rosas: Walz appointee social media records
- Minnesota Legislature: Official immigration vote record
National Incidents and Media Analysis:
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