VIDEO: Former big-name Dem sheriff joins GOP, rips ‘paid protests,’ ‘pronouns’ in explosive goodbye

May 5, 2025

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From Fox News: Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is now a registered Republican after leaving the Democratic Party.

“As of today, I’m leaving the party of paid protests, purple hair, and pronouns. And I’m joining the party of faith, family, and freedom — the Republican Party,” Villanueva told the Unite Inland Empire Conservative Conference on Saturday.

“Today I announced ending 44 years as a registered Dem and joining the [GOP] Time to make [California] purple again!” he posted to X.

The former sheriff led the large blue county’s department from 2018 to 2022, as he was defeated by a significant margin by Sheriff Robert Luna in 2022.

#Breaking : Today I announced ending 44 years as a registered Dem and joining the @GOP Time to make #California purple again !@realDonaldTrump @latimes #PublicSafety pic.twitter.com/3cvlOF0giL

— Alex Villanueva (@AlexVilanueva33) May 3, 2025

🚨 BREAKING: Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva leaves the Democratic Party, becomes a Republican.

“I’m leaving the party of paid protests, purple hair and pronouns.”

“Time to make California purple again.” pic.twitter.com/yMnjz4yjlI

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 4, 2025

Elizabeth Barcohana, a member of the Los Angeles County GOP, and a California GOP delegate, responded, “Welcome @AlexVilanueva33. We have been waiting for you 🤗🇺🇸.”

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff announces he’s leaving the @TheDemocrats and joining the @CAGOP

Welcome @AlexVilanueva33 . We have been waiting for you 🤗🇺🇸 https://t.co/g1VVm86e17

— Elizabeth Barcohana (@E_Barcohana) May 4, 2025