Reality Hits Adam Schiff in San Francisco—It’s Not Pretty for Democrats [WATCH]

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., issued a stark warning to fellow Democrats during an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” Friday night, sharing a personal story that he said highlighted major concerns about his party’s leadership, particularly in California.

During a panel discussion, Maher asked Schiff to address the current state of the Democratic Party, especially in how it governs liberal strongholds like California.

Schiff acknowledged the challenges facing his party, saying, “So we’re gonna have to change how we do business in California. We’re gonna have to address people’s legitimate concerns about crime.”

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Schiff recounted a personal experience from two years ago in San Francisco, when his luggage was stolen from his car.

He admitted that he had been warned not to leave valuables inside his vehicle but chose to ignore the advice.

“And what was most memorable about the experience for me as I went to this Target in South San Francisco, 10 o’clock at night, and I’m getting the toiletries I’m gonna need for my next two days in the city,” Schiff said.

“First of all, I had to get the clerk, which is hard to find, to unlock the shampoo or the whatever. So that’s one thing.”

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He continued by describing what happened at the checkout counter.

“And then I get to the cashier. The cashier asked me if I want one of those Target bags with a little bullseye on it. And I said, ‘Yes, that Target bag is gonna be my luggage for the next two days,” Schiff said.

According to Schiff, the cashier then asked what had happened, and after he explained the situation, she responded bluntly.

“She basically said in not so many words, ’Yeah, Democrats are a**holes.’ And I thought, you know, if the cashier in South San Francisco at 10 o’clock at night believes that Democrats are a**holes because the shampoo was locked up and my stuff got stolen out of the trunk, we’ve got a major problem that we have to address.”

Maher responded to the story, saying, “That’s an awesome story. That says a lot. I hope all the Democrats listen to that story.”

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She said, “Yeah, Democrats are assholes.”

And I thought, if the cashier in South San Francisco at 10 at night believes that Democrats are assholes because the shampoo is locked up and my stuff got stolen out of the trunk, then we have a problem. pic.twitter.com/YSiAOA39on

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Schiff went on to express optimism about new leadership in San Francisco.

He mentioned Democratic Mayor Daniel Lurie, saying Lurie is “helping lead the way in how we kind of reinvent how Democrats are doing governance.”

The exchange comes amid ongoing concerns about public safety, theft, and governance challenges in major Democrat-led cities.

San Francisco, in particular, has been under scrutiny for its handling of crime, retail theft, and broader public dissatisfaction, issues that have gained national attention over the past several years.

Schiff’s comments reflect growing acknowledgment among some Democrats that public frustration over crime and quality of life issues is becoming a political liability, even within traditionally loyal urban voter bases.

His remarks on national television further signal the internal debate underway in the Democratic Party on how to respond to these challenges ahead of upcoming elections.

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