Another Democrat comes to their senses…
According to a Fox News report, former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is now a registered Republican — he’s left the Democratic Party.
“As of today, I’m leaving the party of paid protests, purple hair, and pronouns. And I’m joining the party of faith, family, and freedom — the Republican Party,” Villanueva told the Unite Inland Empire Conservative Conference on Saturday.
“Today I announced ending 44 years as a registered Dem and joining the [GOP] Time to make [California] purple again!” he posted to X.
Watch the clip below:
#Breaking : Today I announced ending 44 years as a registered Dem and joining the @GOP Time to make #California purple again !@realDonaldTrump @latimes #PublicSafety pic.twitter.com/3cvlOF0giL
— Alex Villanueva (@AlexVilanueva33) May 3, 2025
From Fox News:
The former sheriff led the large blue county’s department from 2018 to 2022, as he was defeated by a significant margin by Sheriff Robert Luna in 2022.
The move was met with open arms by Republican leaders in the Golden State.
“I left the [California Democratic] Party when I saw it no longer stood for the values I was raised with: personal responsibility, public safety, and freedom. [Alex Villanueva] made the same call. It takes courage, but it’s the right move. Welcome to our movement to restore common sense!” California Republican Party Chairwoman Corrin Rankin posted to X.
“[Alex Villanueva], you are not alone. Many classic liberals have noticed that [the California Democratic Party] has lost their way, and that they champion crime and criminals. You don’t *need* to be a Republican to vote for sanity, but it helps,” Roxanne Hoge, chairwoman of the Republican Party of Los Angeles, posted to X.
More over at Fox News:
Former blue county sheriff unleashes on Dems after switching parties: 'Party of paid protests' https://t.co/3IkzPaDc4O #FoxNews
— Bo Snerdley (@BoSnerdley) May 5, 2025