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DSA Hits 100K Members as Socialists Win Primaries, Trump Warns

6/28/2026

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Democratic Socialists Surge

The Democratic Socialists of America now reports over 100,000 members and 200 chapters, an exponential rise since the 1980s.
Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier won New York congressional primaries, and Lewis George leads the D.C. mayoral primary.
President Donald Trump warned a socialist mayor could trigger federal re-control of Washington, D.C.
Ashik Siddique said DSA seeks collective ownership of energy, transport, supporting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for 2028.

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Mamdani's Slate Wins

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi declined to comment when asked about the socialist victories.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed slate—Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez—won New York Democratic primaries on June 23, 2026.
Party insiders debate a 2028 presidential contender, citing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a leading possibility.
Brad Lander, who is Jewish, said criticizing Israel or being anti-Zionist does not equal antisemitism.

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Democratic Socialists Surge

The Democratic Socialists of America now reports over 100,000 members and 200 chapters, an exponential rise since the 1980s.
Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier won New York congressional primaries, and Lewis George leads the D.C. mayoral primary.
President Donald Trump warned a socialist mayor could trigger federal re-control of Washington, D.C.
Ashik Siddique said DSA seeks collective ownership of energy, transport, supporting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for 2028.

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