'You reap what you sow': Internet roasts Democrats as Adam Schiff gets robbed in San Francisco ahead of speaking event

Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff had his luggage stolen from his parked car in a San Francisco parking garage
PUBLISHED APR 27, 2024
Senatorial candidate Adam Schiff's luggage was stolen by car burglars in San Francisco (Adam Schiff/YouTube, Getty Images)
Senatorial candidate Adam Schiff's luggage was stolen by car burglars in San Francisco (Adam Schiff/YouTube, Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff experienced a taste of San Francisco's notorious crime problem firsthand on Thursday, April 25, when his luggage was stolen from his parked car before a speaking event in the city.

Despite the unsettling incident, Schiff remained composed and attended the event wearing a shirt and hiking vest, having been robbed of his formal attire. The incident sparked an online firestorm, with many critics mocking the California lawmaker and his party's policies on law and order.

Adam Schiff goes ahead with his speaking engagement despite robbery

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Schiff's car had been parked in a downtown garage while he visited the area. Ahead of a dinner where the Senate hopeful intended to thank high-profile lawyer Joe Cotchett for his support in the race to replace the late Dianne Feinstein, Schiff's belongings were stolen from his vehicle.

Lee Houskeeper, Cotchett's press agent who was present at the Ristorante Rocca event, reportedly warned Schiff not to leave anything in the car, quipping, "I guess it's 'Welcome to San Francisco'." However, the congressman seemed unfazed, telling the Chronicle, "Yes, they took my bags. But I'm here to thank Joe."

Despite the theft of his luggage, Schiff continued with his speaking engagement, delivering his remarks without wearing a suit jacket. Instead, he opted for a shirt and hiking vest. Cotchett observed that the congressman behaved as though everything was normal during his visit.

In an aerial view, cars drive by the San Francisco skyline as they cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on October 27, 2022 in San Francisco, California. According to a report by commercial real estate firm CBRE, the city of San Francisco has a record 27.1 million square feet of office space available as the city struggles to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic. The US Census Bureau reports an estimated 35% of employees in San Francisco and San Jose continue to work from home.
The theft of Adam Schiff's belongings in San Francisco comes amidst a backdrop of rising crime rates in the city (Getty Images)

Notably, Schiff grew up in San Francisco and has served in the California delegation for over two decades. The theft of Schiff's belongings in San Francisco comes amidst a backdrop of rising crime rates in the city, which has prompted concerns among residents and businesses alike.

The city has witnessed a mass exodus of retailers from its downtown area, with prominent stores and malls closing due to safety concerns. Last year, a CNN crew reporting on the escalating crime in San Francisco fell victim to a similar incident when their vehicle was broken into, resulting in the theft of equipment.

(Adam Schiff/YouTube)
Adam Schiff goes ahead with his speaking engagement as planned despite the robbery incident (Adam Schiff/YouTube)

Internet lambasts Democrats in wake of the theft of Adam Schiff's belongings

As the news of the theft of Schiff's belongings spread across the internet, users seized the opportunity to lambast the Democratic Party and its policies. One X user commented, "You reap what you sow, democrats..." Another user echoed this sentiment, stating, "Dems could stop most of this if they WANTED law & order. Not crying any tears for Schiff…"



 



 

A user weighed in, remarking, "Adam Schiff, feeling the pain of living in a state run by Democrats." Similarly, another individual asserted, "Democrats suffering the consequences of their policies."



 



 

One user asserted, "Dems built this lawless0 mayhem. Now they can enjoy it." Another user highlighted, "It's good he gets a taste of what HIS party has unleashed on the big Dem cities." A user emphasized, "Another high ranking democrat gets to experience crime in democrat-run cities first hand. This time it was Shifty Adam Schiff."



 



 



 

One user bluntly stated, "The Democrats have done this to California."



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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