House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., was confronted about socialist candidates and their supporters chanting that he’s ‘next’ to face a primary. This comes after three socialist candidates won their primary elections in New York, defeating candidates backed by the Democrat establishment.

Socialist Candidates’ Views

One of the winning candidates, Darializa Avila Chevalier, has taken part in anti-Israel protests, called for the abolition of prisons, and referred to the U.S. as a ‘f—ing disgrace.’ Jeffries distanced himself from these views, stating that they are not his own and that Democrats are focused on driving down the high cost of living and solving the affordability crisis.

Jeffries emphasized that his record speaks for itself and that he has a long track record of working with various members of the Democratic and Republican parties. However, he was interrupted by host Joe Kernen, who urged him to stay on topic and address the concerns about socialist candidates and their potential impact on the Democratic Party.

Concerns About Socialist Candidates

Kernen expressed concerns that far-left candidates could deter people from the Democratic Party, to which Jeffries responded that voters would have more issues with the failures of the Republican Party. The conversation highlighted the tensions within the Democratic Party as socialist candidates gain momentum.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.