In an effort to present herself as a moderate candidate, Francesca Hong has tried to distance herself from the radical platform of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The problem is that Hong has been a dues-paying member of the group for the better part of a decade.
The distancing came when Hong was asked about abolishing the Senate, a position she took in a X post several years ago. Her campaign denied that stance, even though the post was still active on X at the time and in media interviews, Hong told reporters she didn't necessarily agree with the entirety of the DSA platform.
Now the DSA is calling her bluff, and if Hong wants their endorsement, she's going to have to pledge fidelity to the DSA agenda that includes abolishing the Senate, the Supreme Court, the presidency, the removal of American borders and amnesty for all illegal aliens, and an end goal of full-blown communism.
Democrat Socialists of America leaders say they will require candidates who they endorse to support abolishing the Presidency, Senate and the Supreme Court.
— America (@america) August 5, 2026
“Those are the things that need to happen” pic.twitter.com/TEasi6HtEd
"This is actually something that we committed to at convention," said DSA member Michaela B. "Having our endorsed candidates supporting the program. It's a requirement and so that'll be incorporated into our endorsement process."
Michaela B. continued, "Whenever people are like, 'Oh my God they want to get rid of the president.' I don't know what we would call it in the future, we could call it the head honcho of whatever ... we might not have a president."
"It sounds so radical, like abolish the Senate, abolish the Supreme Court, etc., etc.," said Frances Gill. "But it's really it's not those are the things that need to happen."
DSA Requires Endorsed Candidates to Back Abolishing Presidency, Senate, and Supreme Court.
— Caramys (@AquariusKarma8) August 5, 2026
It sounds they are trying to overthrow our government: pic.twitter.com/lxFoeiSKzU
They absolutely are, and they must be stopped.
I'm 64 years old. History has a terrible track record for movements that try to tear down a country's governing institutions. More often than not, they leave behind instability, violence, and a lot of dead people https://t.co/Etvv8NEaXN
— Jon Stoddard (@JonMStoddard) August 5, 2026
Communism and socialism killed 100 million in the 20th century. The dead bodies are the point.
The question now is: will Hong comply? Will Hong pledge to uphold the anti-American agenda of the DSA for their endorsement?
Editor’s Note: The 2026 Midterms will determine the fate of President Trump’s America First agenda. Republicans must maintain control of both chambers of Congress.
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