Ana Kasparian Leaves Democratic Party After Harsh Criticism Following Sexual Assault Revelation

Ana Kasparian, a prominent left-wing commentator and co-host of the popular online news program “The Young Turks,” has announced that she has left the Democratic Party. This decision follows a traumatic incident in which she was sexually assaulted by a homeless man in Los Angeles in March 2022.

Kasparian shared the details of the assault on Jillian Michaels’ podcast “Keeping It Real.” She described how, while walking her dog, she was approached by two homeless men who appeared to be under the influence of something. One of the men grabbed her by the hips and began humping her, leaving her terrified and defenseless.

After publicly disclosing the attack on her show, Kasparian faced severe criticism from some within the left-wing community. She was accused of painting a negative picture of the homeless community and even faced racist accusations, despite not mentioning the race of her attackers, who were white.

The backlash and the realization that some of her associates held racist stereotypes about minorities contributed to her decision to leave the Democratic Party. Kasparian expressed that the party’s messaging often disempowers people of color by portraying them as dependent on white saviors, which conflicted with her personal values and upbringing.

This incident and the subsequent reaction have left Kasparian feeling “politically homeless” and has prompted her to reevaluate her political affiliations and the ideologies she once supported.