Full Breakdown
DSA Co-Chair Megan Romer Details Platform’s “Abolish” Agenda on Fox News
7/27/2026, 2:13:27 AM
Core Event
During a televised “true-or-false” segment on Fox News, Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) national co-chair Megan Romer affirmed that the organization’s platform calls for the abolition of the U.S. Senate, ICE, national borders, prisons and other major institutions. Romer responded “True” when host Shannon Bream asked whether DSA seeks to eliminate the Senate, and she similarly confirmed support for dismantling ICE, defunding the Pentagon, granting amnesty to undocumented residents, and moving large corporations into public ownership. The interview aired on a Sunday and was framed as a candid look at the group’s long-term goals.
Background & Context
The interview followed the release of DSA’s recent “Workers Deserve More” manifesto, which calls for sweeping structural changes including the removal of the executive branch, the Senate, and the Electoral College in order to end the two-party system. The platform has generated heightened debate within the Democratic Party, as some leaders argue that such proposals could alienate moderate voters.
Official Statements & Responses
Romer defended DSA’s strategy of running candidates on the Democratic ballot line, arguing that the existing two-party system makes third-party ballot access “extremely difficult.” She described the Senate as “an anachronistic institution” modeled after the British House of Lords, designed to limit popular influence, and said DSA wants to replace it with a unicameral legislature. Romer also emphasized that DSA’s proposals to abolish borders and prisons are part of a long-term vision rather than immediate policy demands.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Senate was part of the system that was made to make sure that the people didn't have too much of a say. So we want to expand Congress significantly, but make it a unicameral legislature,” — Megan Romer
- “The two parties have, over years and decades, created a system where ballot line access is extremely difficult for third parties,” — Megan Romer
- “It continues to be my political home; I continue to be a proud member,” — Zohran Mamdani, york city mayor
These statements capture Romer’s rationale for institutional reform and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s affirmation of continued affiliation with DSA despite distancing himself from some of its more extreme rhetoric.
