Ana Kasparian, a long-time liberal journalist, has made headlines recently for her bold decision to leave the Democratic Party. This isn’t just a casual switch; it’s rooted in some serious concerns about freedom of speech and how the left handles crime. On October 7, she shared her story on Jillian Michaels’ “Keeping it Real” podcast.
Kasparian recounted a terrifying experience from two years ago that shook her beliefs. While walking her dog in Los Angeles, she encountered two homeless men acting strangely. She described them as manic and tattered but thought nothing of it at first—after all, living in LA can desensitize you to such sights.
But then things took a dark turn. One of these men approached her and began sexually assaulting her right there on the street. “As I was bending down to pick up my dog’s mess,” she said, “one of the guys grabbed me by the hips.” The horror didn’t stop there; he had an erection and started humping her while she stood frozen with fear.
Fortunately for Kasparian, he eventually stopped and walked away laughing with his companion—a moment that would haunt anyone.
The Disturbing Reaction from Fellow Liberals
If you think this traumatic event was enough for any rational person to receive support, think again. Instead of sympathy or understanding from fellow liberals, she faced backlash online. Some accused her of being racist simply because she spoke out against what happened to her—even though she never mentioned their race!
“Before I knew it,” Kasparian explained, “I started getting these messages… harsh stuff about how ‘You are painting a picture of the homeless community.’” They seemed more concerned about defending those who commit crimes than supporting someone who was victimized.
This reaction is not only shocking but also highlights a troubling trend among some progressives today—prioritizing political correctness over genuine human concern.
A Wake-Up Call for Change
The fallout from this incident served as an eye-opener for Kasparian. She felt betrayed by those on the left whom she’d once considered allies—the very people who claimed they were fighting for justice yet failed to recognize real issues when they stared them in the face.
“That woke me up,” she said during the podcast interview. It became clear that many people around her held stereotypes without even realizing it while accusing others unjustly.
In sharing this personal story publicly, she’s shining light on something critical: we need honest conversations about safety and accountability rather than knee-jerk reactions driven by ideology alone.
Watch Ana’s full discussion here:
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