Radio host Charlamagne tha God is sounding the alarm for Democrats, cautioning that their fixation on progressive social issues, including pronouns and other identity politics, is driving voters away.

During a conversation with comedian Andrew Schulz on the Brilliant Idiots podcast, Charlamagne pointed out that Democrats’ continued embrace of these issues could cost them future elections.

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Schulz noted that many Americans, when speaking privately, express unfiltered opinions and take strong stances—something he believes Democrats fail to understand.

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The discussion emphasized how Democrats have become disconnected from the average voter due to their increasingly niche ideological positions.

Charlamagne suggested that their inability to grasp the mindset of everyday Americans is one of the reasons President Donald Trump remains so appealing to a broad base of voters.

However, Charlamagne also highlighted a potential challenge for Republicans: who can maintain the coalition Trump built? He questioned who among GOP leaders could position themselves as Trump’s successor and keep the movement intact.

“Who can keep the MAGA train moving?” he asked, acknowledging that while this is a critical issue for Republicans to consider, their immediate focus should be on governing after securing victory in 2024.

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Charlamagne further noted that there are Democrats who recognize the need for moderation, but he pointed out that they are not the ones steering the party’s direction.

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Instead, he argued, the Democratic Party remains dominated by an elite faction—predominantly white, wealthy, and college-educated individuals—who show no signs of changing course.

The conversation highlights ongoing concerns about the Democratic Party’s electoral strategy and its ability to resonate with voters outside of its progressive stronghold.

Charlamagne’s remarks serve as another warning that if Democrats fail to reconnect with mainstream America, they may continue to struggle at the ballot box.