In an affront to Republicans everywhere, Joe Walsh, a former Tea Party firebrand and ex-Trump supporter, has shocked many by officially joining the Democrat Party.
See the tweet below!
His announcement signals a seismic shift and raises questions about his next political moves.
On June 3, 2025, Walsh revealed his decision to become a Democrat.
He expressed that the transition was driven by his view of the Republican Party’s threats to democracy.
Walsh, who once represented Illinois’ eighth congressional district and ran against Trump for the GOP presidential nomination in 2020, had been an independent for five years.
His move to the Democrats suggests potential plans for a campaign announcement.
Walsh passionately argues that the Democrat Party upholds freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.
While maintaining his stance on critical conservative issues like gun rights and free speech, Walsh claims that defeating the GOP requires a coalition that includes moderates, progressives, and conservatives.
In his Substack post, Walsh acknowledged the challenges facing Democrats but emphasized the urgency of a broad coalition to counter Republican influence.
His decision to relocate to Aiken, South Carolina, has sparked speculation about a possible Senate primary run against Annie Andrews.
This move raises critical questions considering no Democrat has won a top-of-the-ticket statewide race in South Carolina since 1998.
“Three words I never thought I’d ever utter: I’m a Democrat,” Joe Walsh wrote.
Walsh’s history with the Republican Party further complicates his shift.
Once a vocal supporter of Trump, he broke with him over policy disagreements during Trump’s first term.
Walsh has consistently criticized Trump as a “tyrant” and accused the GOP of dishonest and authoritarian conduct.
His animosity toward Trump is clear. Walsh accuses the former president and his GOP allies of enriching themselves at ordinary Americans’ expense, with little regard for the middle class and small business owners.
Despite his frustrations with both parties, Walsh dares to hope the Democrat Party, for all its current struggles, can become a beacon for democracy.
“The stakes are simply too high to NOT become a Democrat,” Walsh stated.
The upcoming years will test whether Walsh’s gamble pays off in reshaping the political landscape or intensifies the ongoing ideological battles.
I’m a freedom-loving conservative. I left the Republican Party 5yrs ago. Today, I’m doing something I never thought I’d do – I’m formally joining the Democratic Party. Here’s why:👇
https://t.co/0THoO2IIeS— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) June 3, 2025
