A prominent Rhode Island Democrat’s Christmas party turned into a viral nightmare when bodycam footage captured her demanding special treatment during a DUI arrest, revealing the ugly reality of political entitlement in action.
The Arrest That Exposed Democratic Hypocrisy
Maria Bucci’s December 18th traffic stop in East Greenwich began like countless others, with an officer detecting the smell of alcohol and observing erratic driving. What transformed this routine DUI stop into a political scandal was Bucci’s immediate attempt to leverage her status as chairwoman of the Cranston Democratic City Committee. The 51-year-old politician’s first instinct wasn’t remorse or cooperation, but rather an expectation of preferential treatment based on her political connections.
The officer’s professionalism stood in stark contrast to Bucci’s behavior throughout the encounter. Despite her admission to drinking wine at a Christmas party and her obvious impairment, Bucci escalated the situation with demands to call her husband and the Attorney General. Her sense of entitlement reached peak absurdity when she refused sobriety tests while simultaneously expecting special consideration for her political position.
Vulgar Outbursts Reveal True Character
The bodycam footage captured Bucci’s descent into verbal abuse as reality set in. She called the arresting officer a series of degrading names including “d—,” “loser,” and “asshole,” behavior that would be unacceptable from any citizen, let alone someone who claims to represent Democratic values. Her outbursts demonstrated a complete lack of respect for law enforcement officers doing their job professionally and impartially.
Perhaps most revealing was Bucci’s racially charged comment, “God forbid I was a Black person,” which exposed the shallow nature of progressive rhetoric when faced with personal accountability. This statement contradicted the very principles her party claims to champion while simultaneously attempting to position herself as a victim. The irony wasn’t lost on observers who noted the disconnect between Democratic talking points and actual behavior under pressure.
Political Fallout Threatens Gubernatorial Campaign
The scandal extends beyond Bucci’s personal disgrace to potentially damage Helena Foulkes’ gubernatorial campaign. As a $500 donor and advisor to Foulkes, Bucci’s arrest occurred just hours before the two appeared together at another political event. This timing raised serious questions about judgment and vetting within Democratic political circles, particularly when the bodycam footage went viral across social media platforms.
Rhode Island Young Republicans seized the opportunity to demand accountability, calling on Foulkes to donate Bucci’s contribution to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The challenge highlighted how Democratic politicians often escape consequences for behavior they would condemn in others. Neither Bucci nor the Rhode Island Democratic Party responded to requests for comment, suggesting a coordinated strategy to let the story fade rather than address the underlying issues of accountability and privilege.
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GoLocalProv – RI Young Republicans call on Foulkes to donate Bucci’s $500 donation to MADD