Maxine Waters and House Democrats Criticized for 'Unhinged' Confrontation with Security Guard at Education Dept

Maxine Waters and House Democrats Criticized for 'Unhinged' Confrontation with Security Guard at Education Dept

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and other House Democrats were sharply criticized after they attempted to enter the Department of Education building on Friday morning, clashing with a security guard in the process.

A group of 30 House Democrats had planned to meet with acting Education Secretary Denise L. Carter to discuss President Donald Trump’s proposals to significantly reduce or even eliminate the department. However, their efforts were thwarted when security prevented them from entering.

Video footage of the confrontation quickly spread across social media, showing Waters and other lawmakers engaging with the security guard. In the video, they can be seen demanding the guard's ID and asking him to look at the camera so viewers could identify him.

Conservatives quickly expressed their disapproval, with many mocking the incident online. "The Democrats have octogenarians going around town trying to intimidate federal workers for some reason or another," author Justin Hart posted on X.

Others, like Curtis Houck, managing editor of Newsbusters, criticized the Democrats’ actions as overly dramatic. "Absolutely pathetic theater from House Democrats at the Department of Education," he wrote, comparing it to claims of modern-day racial discrimination.

Some reactions also referenced past incidents involving Democrats, like Tony Kinnett of the Daily Signal, who pointed out the irony of Democrats now claiming to represent parents after previously dismissing their concerns about schools.

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung also weighed in, calling Waters’ behavior “unhinged” and likening it to a scene from Flowers in the Attic.

Several other conservative commentators, including Clay Travis of Outkick, argued that Trump's influence had deeply unsettled the Democratic Party.

According to Fox News, an aide was able to enter the building and explain the lawmakers' intent to security, but by the time the Democrats attempted to follow, the doors were locked.

The altercation comes amid concerns about the state of American education, with the latest "Nation’s Report Card" revealing troubling statistics, such as seven out of ten fourth graders failing to meet proficiency in reading.

Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos also criticized the Department of Education in a recent opinion piece, advocating for a major overhaul and suggesting that the focus should be on fundamental learning rather than mandates like DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).

Fox News Digital reached out to Waters' office for comment but did not receive an immediate response.

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