The scandal surrounding Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz’s resignation epitomizes the dysfunction plaguing liberal urban governance. A steamy love letter allegedly written by a former reporter turned Diaz’s $200K-per-year Chief of Staff escalated from mere rumor to a full-blown investigation. Mayor Bruce Harrell terminated Diaz after a report by the Office of Inspector General cited breaches of police code, including dishonesty and misuse of power. Despite Diaz’s claims of being blindsided and his controversial public revelation of being gay amidst harassment allegations, the evidence, including the letter, proved too damning. This incident spotlights the erosion of trust in law enforcement leadership as Seattle grapples with skyrocketing crime, police understaffing, and accountability failures. Once again, liberal leadership prioritizes narratives over results, leaving the city in a perpetual state of chaos.