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August 3, 2026
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Denounces Democratic Socialists as 'Anti-American'
- Rep. Josh Gottheimer asserts that the Democratic Socialists of America do not represent Democratic values.
- He urges socialists to form their own party instead of trying to influence the Democratic Party.
- Gottheimer emphasizes that 45 million registered Democrats reject the DSA's platform as incompatible.
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