Al Sharpton Criticizes 'Latte Liberals' for Disconnect with Communities
MSNBC's Al Sharpton criticized 'latte liberals' for speaking on behalf of people they don't engage with, arguing that some Democrats aim to lead those they don't like. He emphasized that the civil rights movement seeks to correct, not overthrow, the system. Sharpton's comments were in response to a New York Times column by Maureen Dowd, which discussed the Democratic Party's struggles with identity politics and the negative impact of 'defund the police' messaging. The discussion highlighted the party's perceived elitism and its alienation of many voters.