Progressive lawmaker's baby bump photo sparks online fires…

Video Embattled Democrat seeks dismissal of federal charges Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., appeared in federal court Wednesday seeking dismissal of charges she argues are the result of President Donald Trump's alleged weaponization of the Justice Department.

Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., caused an uproar on social media when she made a post defending her decision to get pregnant despite potentially facing nearly two decades in prison for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers at Delaney Hall detention center protests. "People might find it crazy that even though I’m facing 17 years in prison, I made the decision to get pregnant," McIver posted to X on Tuesday. "But, at the end of the day, this is something I couldn’t let be consumed by this administration.

I refuse to let them take my joy or my future." The New Jersey congresswoman is being charged on three counts of allegedly assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement. The charges stem from McIver's May 2025 visit to Delaney Hall with other Democratic lawmakers .

Prosecutors allege McIver physically interfered with federal officers as they attempted to arrest Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. McIver has denied wrongdoing and argued that she was performing congressional oversight.

EXCLUSIVE: DHS SECRETARY MULLIN SLAMS SANCTUARY POLITICIANS AS ATTACKS ON ICE OFFICERS SKYROCKET Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver (Department of Homeland Security) McIver's post prompted several conservative figures and social media users to accuse her of highlighting — or even timing — her pregnancy in hopes of receiving favorable treatment in her criminal case. "When getting pregnant is a social media stunt to avoid prison time...," Rep.

Nancy Mace, R-S.C., posted to X. "You violently assaulted a law enforcement officer on camera, then somehow convinced a man to knock you up for political reasons so you could paint yourself as a victim," New Jersey Trump delegate Mike Crispi wrote. "Disgraceful.

The poor child." "Why is your pregnancy amid the criminal charges a social media stunt accompanied with a photoshoot?" conservative journalist Andy Ngo said. "Is anyone in your office normal? "Getting pregnant to sway justice is a whole new level of sick," one X user posted. "Why would I find it crazy?" another user said. "You are a cheater & a fraud and, true to character, you became pregnant in an attempt to sway the outcome of the court in your favor." TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS LOST OR ABANDONED HUNDREDS OF LAWSUITS AGAINST ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS, MIGRANTS: REPORT Rep.

LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., takes to social media with a new pregnancy picture, defending her "decision" to get pregnant despite facing potential prison time for allegedly assaulting federal law enforcement officers at Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey. (Rep.

LaMonica Mciver via X) "Facing 17 years, gets pregnant in hope of leniency," another user wrote. "‘I refuse to let them take my joy or my future.’ as the excuse. Congratulations on giving your child the best possible start to life.

You are just a genuinely disgusting person." The post comes about a month after a divided federal appeals court allowed two charges against McIver to proceed while sending a third back to the district court for further consideration of her legislative-immunity argument.

McIver argued that she should have immunity from prosecution because she was carrying out her duties as a congresswoman in her actions that led to her being charged, calling the charges "vindictive." "Oh stop with the desperate need for sympathy," one posted to X. "YOU are not above the law." "You are on camera assaulting law enforcement," another said. "You are not above the law, you swore to defend it and broke it." One user left a screenshot of a past tweet from McIver where she posted saying, "No one is above the law!

Full stop." AOC DOCUMENTS EGG-FREEZING JOURNEY, TAKES AIM AT TRUMP ADMIN OVER WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES Congresswoman Rep. LaMonica McIver demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside an ICE facility on May 9, in Newark, N.J. (AP/Angelina Katsanis) McIver faces multiple felony charges and, if convicted, could face prison time.

McIver did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Despite the charges, McIver is on the ballot for re-election to continue to represent New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District. Hannah is a Production Assistant for the Politics team at Fox News Digital.

You have to hand it to LaMonica McIver. Most people facing 17 years in prison would be laying low, talking to lawyers, maybe trying to look contrite. Instead, she posted a soft-focus baby bump photo like she was announcing a new podcast. The smile, the glow, the careful framing. It’s a bold move for someone accused of assaulting law enforcement, and the backlash was entirely predictable.

Here’s what the defenders won’t say: the photo is a political distraction. A baby bump doesn’t erase the charges, and it shouldn’t erase the alleged victims wearing badges. The same crowd that screams for police accountability when it fits their narrative is suddenly asking for grace when one of their own is on the other side of the handcuffs. That’s not compassion, that’s selective outrage on demand.

The online firestorm isn’t cruelty toward a pregnant woman. It’s a reaction to the manipulation. People are tired of watching progressive politicians treat criminal consequences like optional paperwork. If McIver wants sympathy, the honest version is a courtroom, not a photo studio. Accountability isn’t cancelled by an ultrasound. The law applies to everyone, especially those who campaign on it.

So sure, let the left play the "she's a mother" card. But remember the officers she’s accused of assaulting are somebody’s family too. Their lives don’t get a glamorous moment in front of a ring light. Respect goes both ways — and right now, one side isn’t showing any.

Progressive lawmaker's baby bump photo sparks online firestorm

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