Nobody likes Biden.
In a recent social media video, Chad Bianco, the prominent conservative sheriff of Riverside, California, made a provocative statement regarding the upcoming 2024 presidential election. He humorously suggested that he was “switching sides” and called for public support of a “convicted felon.”
Bianco’s remarks come on the heels of former President Donald Trump’s recent conviction on 34 felony charges in New York. This conviction has set a historical precedent as Trump becomes the first U.S. president to be convicted of a felony.
Expressing his dissatisfaction with the current state of California’s political leadership, Bianco, who has hinted at a potential gubernatorial run, reflected on his three-decade career in law enforcement. He emphasized his efforts to enhance community safety by incarcerating criminals. However, he expressed frustration over what he perceives as a growing pro-criminal stance among California’s leaders.
“In the past five years, I’ve vocally criticized our governor for reducing correctional budgets, early releases of inmates, and prison closures,” Bianco stated. “I’ve also been outspoken against our state legislature for enacting laws that hinder the incarceration of criminals, and our attorney general for a seeming lack of concern about rising crime rates.”
Bianco decried what he termed as the state’s “affection for criminals,” attributing it to a belief that criminals are not responsible for their actions but are instead victims of societal failures. “They’re seen as victims of society,” he said. “It’s blamed on businesses, law enforcement, and sometimes, even people like me.”
He argued that state leaders often accuse the judicial system and law enforcement of systemic racism, which they claim results in biased incarceration practices. “Now, these leaders are not only releasing inmates but also providing them with housing, financial support, and even drugs and alcohol,” Bianco lamented.
The sheriff then wryly suggested that he might have been mistaken in his previous views. “Maybe I should change teams,” Bianco mused.
He concluded his video with a sarcastic endorsement of the idea of having a felon as president. “Trump 2024, baby, let’s save this country and make America great again,” Bianco declared with a hint of irony.
