Former Dem Rep. Roasts Schumer Over Musk Protest: ‘It’s Just So Depressing’

Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) voiced his displeasure after several of the heavy hitters in his party took to the streets to protest billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s efforts to root out waste and fraud within the federal government.

Videos circulated of prominent Democrats protesting Musk’s involvement in President Donald Trump’s administration. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) could be heard shouting, “We’re gonna be in your face, we’re gonna be on your a**.” Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) warned the crowd that they only had days “to stop the destruction” of American democracy as they knew it.

The clip that really made the rounds showed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), holding hands with Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), as he chanted, “We will win!” and “We won’t rest!”

I can’t stop laughing at this.

Chuck Schumer and Maxine Waters holding hands and chanting “We Will Win” after losing everything just 90 days ago.

The Democrat Party is toast. pic.twitter.com/g8cRDwcjrY

— Thomas Hern (@ThomasMHern) February 4, 2025

While Ryan did not say that he disagreed with the reason for the protest, he made it clear that he was unimpressed by its execution.

“I just don’t even know what to say anymore when I see this kind of stuff. Is it Saturday Night Live or real life? Does anyone really think this is the future of the country? This is the only alternative to Trump’s America? It’s just so depressing,” he complained via X.

I just don’t even know what to say anymore when I see this kind of stuff. Is it Saturday Night Live or real life? Does anyone really think this is the future of the country? This is the only alternative to Trump’s America? It’s just so depressing. https://t.co/5qJihgREAt

— Tim Ryan (@TimRyan) February 5, 2025

Ryan was not the only Democrat to pan the protests — in fact, a CNN panel came to a similar conclusion on Tuesday evening as even Democrat commentator Bakari Sellers admitted he was not a fan.

“I don’t want to hear Chuck Schumer saying, ‘We won’t lose’ and ‘We won’t rest.’ I’d rather have a small business owner up there talking about the impact on them. I’d rather have somebody who was displaced, who was a black woman, who’s worked hard to have her business out there chanting,” he said.

Republican commentator Scott Jennings thoroughly enjoyed the segment, first asking if host Abby Phillip could “play it again” and then adding, “Ladies and gentlemen: The American Left is so far off the rails, they’re going to have to get Google Maps to find their way back. They’re way gone right now, and it’s glorious!”