Los Angeles Metro’s latest dodge around free speech couldn’t be more telling: they’ve quietly rerouted buses plastered with ads for the upcoming Melania film, claiming it’s to mitigate potential vandalism. But let’s call it what it is—cowardice in the face of predictable leftist outrage. The film, set for release this Friday, dives into the life of the former First Lady, and apparently, that’s enough to spark threats of defacement from the usual suspects who can’t tolerate any narrative that doesn’t toe the progressive line. Metro’s own admission, buried in a statement, reeks of preemptive censorship, especially after accusations flew that they were outright sidelining the buses to keep them out of sight. In a city where rainbow crosswalks and BLM murals get VIP protection, it’s no shock that a pro-Trump adjacent ad gets the cold shoulder.
This isn’t just about a movie poster; it’s a microcosm of the cultural war on anything Trump-tainted, and it hits the 2A community square in the chest. Remember, Melania’s husband was the most pro-gun president in modern history—banning ATF pistol brace rules via executive action, nominating solid judges who upheld Heller and Bruen, and refusing to cave on suppressors or standard-capacity mags. Suppressing Melania ads signals the same intolerance that fuels gun-grabbers in California, where Metro’s home turf is ground zero for unconstitutional mag bans, assault weapon registries, and rogue DAs letting armed rioters roam free while law-abiding carriers get harassed. If buses can’t even advertise a film without fear of Antifa-style mobs, imagine the emboldened attacks on gun shops or ranges flying 2A flags. It’s a slippery slope where potential vandalism becomes code for we’re scared of MAGA visibility, mirroring how blue-city officials justify hiding gun stores behind sensitive zones or no-go ordinances.
The implications for gun owners? Rally time. This is your cue to double down on cultural pushback—stream the film, plaster your truck with 2A stickers, and call out Metro’s spinelessness on social media. In a post-Bruen world where SCOTUS is slapping down may-issue carry permits, these petty suppressions remind us that the fight isn’t just in courtrooms; it’s in the streets, buses, and billboards. Support creators like those behind Melania, because every unchallenged censorship today is tomorrow’s confiscation order. Stay vigilant, patriots—your rights don’t reroute for vandals.
