A fiery clash erupted on Capitol Hill Wednesday as a Democrat lawmaker viciously insulted Republicans, labeling them nothing more than “lap dogs” for President Donald Trump. The shocking outburst took place during a tense House Oversight Committee meeting on restoring law and order in America’s most crime-ridden cities.
Trump’s Bold Plan to Tackle Crime
The meeting centered on President Trump’s tough-on-crime strategy, which includes deploying federal troops to cities ravaged by skyrocketing violence under Democrat leadership.
The plan was first successfully launched in Washington, D.C., and President Trump has pledged to take similar action in liberal strongholds like Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco, where soft-on-crime policies have failed miserably, leaving families and seniors vulnerable.
Frost Targets Louisiana Republican
During the heated session, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) went on the attack against Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), questioning Higgins’ support for President Trump’s law-and-order policies.
Frost mocked Louisiana’s crime rates, claiming,
“You are more likely to be shot standing on a random street in Louisiana than in Washington, D.C.”
He then demanded to know why Higgins wasn’t calling for a federal “occupation” of his own state to combat violence.
Higgins Defends Trump and States’ Rights
Higgins fired back, defending both President Trump and his home state. He blamed Democrat-run New Orleans for Louisiana’s crime numbers and slammed Frost’s attempt to smear Republicans.
“As a Constitutionalist, I support my sovereign state’s legislature, which is doing everything possible to fight crime,” Higgins said. “If you remove the failed Democrat-run city of New Orleans from the statistics, Louisiana is one of the safest states in the entire country.”
Chaos Erupts: ‘Lap Dogs’ Comment Crosses the Line
As tensions rose, Frost lost his temper and shouted over Higgins, calling Republicans ‘lap dogs’ for President Trump.
“You’re here because you’re lap dogs to the President of the United States,” Frost ranted, accusing Republicans of blindly supporting Trump’s crackdown on violent crime.
The insult ignited chaos in the chamber, with Higgins immediately demanding that Frost’s words be officially removed from the record.
“My colleague just called me a lap dog for the President of the United States! I move for his words to be taken down!” Higgins declared, as order broke down completely.
A History of Bad Blood
This wasn’t the first clash between the two men.
Last year, Higgins blasted the dangerous surge of illegal immigration and warned about the chaos unleashed by the Biden administration’s open-border policies. Frost responded by calling Higgins’ warnings “racist and bigoted,” intensifying their feud.
Their bitter rivalry reflects the deep political divide in today’s America, with President Trump leading the fight to restore law, order, and accountability — while Democrats resort to personal attacks and obstruction.
Why This Matters
This explosive exchange is about far more than just harsh words. It represents the growing battle for America’s future. President Trump’s bold efforts to reclaim safety in our cities are desperately needed, especially as Democrat-led cities spiral into chaos.
While Trump pushes to protect families, seniors, and law-abiding citizens, Democrats like Frost seem more focused on defending failed policies and demonizing Republicans who are trying to fix the mess.
Bottom Line:
This latest outburst shows just how far Democrats are willing to go to attack President Trump and his allies.
As violent crime surges and Americans demand safety, Trump remains the only leader standing up to restore law and order — even as his opponents try to tear him down.