Newark, New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka has been all over the news lately because he and his fellow extremist Democrats stormed an ICE facility Friday, abused law enforcement, and tried to disrupt the lawful handling of illegal immigrants. Baraka was arrested, and the threat of prosecution by the Justice Department for him and his cohorts is still “very much on the table.”

But similar to New Jersey’s Senator Cory Booker’s infamous and utterly embarrassing "I am Spartacus” moment during Brett Kavanaugh’s 2018 Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Baraka thought his antics made him comparable to a legendary figure from the Bible. 

Yes, he likens himself to King David. Seriously.

"This is our David moment," Baraka told a crowd of several dozen supporters at a rally in his hometown on Tuesday. "Many of us miss our David moment because we [are] trying to run away from confrontation and controversy. But your crowd lives in the middle of controversy. The thing that has been promised to you is surrounded by high walls, and the gates are guarded by giants. If you're running from conflict and controversy, then you'll never get what's promised of you. This is our David moment."

Many of you already know the story of David, especially his brief slingshot interaction with Goliath, but here’s a brief summary if you need a refresher:

David (flourished c. 1000 bce) was the second ruler of the united kingdom of ancient Israel and Judah. He founded the Judaean dynasty and united all the tribes of Israel under a single monarch. His son Solomon expanded the empire that David built. David is an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

If you ask me, that seems a little more impressive than illegally entering a state facility and promptly getting arrested.

There’s no comparison between King David and Mayor Ras Bararka. None whatsoever. pic.twitter.com/BGwErR61hp

— Ben Owen (@hrkbenowen) May 14, 2025

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Here is the mayor’s King David moment:

Imagine how much of a fool you must be to politically die on this hill...

Ras Baraka, mayor of crime-ridden Newark and now a Democrat running for New Jersey governor, got arrested defending illegal aliens. He led a mob to confront and push federal officers outside an ICE… pic.twitter.com/IB2DjfClLp

— Billy Prempeh (@BillyPrempeh) May 12, 2025

This wasn’t civil disobedience. It was a Marxist publicity stunt that only appeals to a tiny fringe of radical leftists.

Call me crazy, but it seems kind of underwhelming when considered in terms of world history.

Evidently they grow some special Democrat politicians in New Jersey, and they sure do sport some massive egos. Somehow, Garden State voters apparently take this guy seriously after these antics:

The entire Democrat performative theater at the Newark ICE facility was a disgrace, and these agitators should face consequences for their attempts to incite violence and chaos. For this mayor to compare himself to a legendary King of Israel is bordering on the ludicrous—not to mention, it's deeply insulting to many—and highlights just how egotistical and unserious so many of these folks have become.

“The View” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will likely invite him on their shows ASAP. That tells you all you need to know.

The King:

BREAKING NEWS:

Here's the mugshot of activist Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who thought it was a good idea to break into a federal detention.

FAFO, Mr. Mayor. pic.twitter.com/42ZEO1OZW8

— Mila Joy (@MilaLovesJoe) May 10, 2025

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