Texas state Rep. Shawn Thierry, a self-described lifelong Democrat who grew up in a Democrat home, has announced that she is switching parties.
Thierry, who lost an ugly primary in May after breaking with her party last year to vote for a ban on so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors, described herself as a woman, a mother, and a lawmaker in a lengthy social media post announcing her decision to become a Republican.
“After much reflection, prayer, and soul-searching, I have come to a decision that aligns with my core values and the best interests of our beloved country,” she wrote.
“I have watched with dismay as the party I once knew has drifted far from its roots. It has become almost unrecognizable—radicalized and increasingly out of touch with the values that millions of everyday Americans hold dear,” Thierry said. “The Democratic Party has veered so far left, so deep into the progressive abyss, that it now champions policies that I cannot, in good conscience, support policies like promoting sex changes for children during a vulnerable stage of their lives, and dismantling Title IX protections for women in sports.”
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As a woman, a mother, and a lawmaker, I have dedicated my life to championing the values that fortify our families and uplift our communities. After much reflection, prayer, and soul-searching, I have come to a decision that aligns with my core values and the… pic.twitter.com/jyBC82lLfn
— Shawn Thierry (@ShawnieT146) August 30, 2024
Thierry said today’s Democratic Party “is not the party I grew up with,” adding that she has “witnessed firsthand how the so-called ‘liberal’ left now stifles thoughtful debate, silencing dissent with an iron fist—demanding blind allegiance to ideology, where one must ‘comply or be cast out.'”
“I now stand with the party of Lincoln, the party that fought to preserve our Union and fought to end the atrocities of slavery,” she posted.
“In 2024, the Republican Party champions economic empowerment, by investing in Historically Black colleges and universities like the one I proudly graduated from. It’s the party of parents, believing that they have the fundamental right to determine the best educational environments for their children to learn, grow, and succeed,” Thierry continued. “It is the party that fosters prosperity and entrepreneurial opportunities, enabling small business owners to not just survive, but to thrive, fulfilling the promise of the American dream.”
The now former Democrat, who voiced support last year for a GOP bill designed to remove sexually explicit books from school libraries, said mothers have a “sacred duty to preserve the innocence of our children, protect them from being sexualized, and sterilized. To respect universal truths, and to uphold the rights of biological women as defined by science, nature, and common sense.”
She also suggested there are more disaffected Democrats out there — a growing number, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), are beginning to align with Donald Trump and are being called Trump Democrats.
“I am leaving the left because the left has abandoned Democrats who feel betrayed by a party that has lost its way, lost its commitment to hard-working families,” Thierry concluded. “I know that by making this choice, my choice, I will face relentless attacks, criticism, and mischaracterization. But I will complete my faith walk. Scripture reminds us in Job 13, ‘Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.'”
As seen on social media, today’s Democratic Party is no longer the party of JFK — and hasn’t been for some time:
The Democrat Party of JFK is long gone.
What exists now is an evil and radical shell that is not compatible with the US Constitution.
— Planet Of Memes (@PlanetOfMemes) August 30, 2024
Meanwhile, Republicans are only too happy to welcome Thierry home:
Welcome home, Shawn.
Glad to have you as a warrior here with us.
— Amy Kremer (@AmyKremer) August 30, 2024
Amen, Shawn. Thank you for inspiring me and SO many others with your bold and uncancelable voice!
Look forward to having you on the @Awake_IL “Protect the Kids” livestream soon. pic.twitter.com/WPrFbKOTcB
— Shannon Adcock (@Shannon_A_IL) August 30, 2024
Welcome to the party of family, faith and freedom! We accept you with friendly open arms!
— Gays For Trump (@GaysForTrump24) August 30, 2024
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