US Socialists Plot to Oust Schumer and Jeffries Over Israel Stance
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are reportedly planning a campaign to oust Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, citing their support for Israel. The DSA aims to replace them with socialist candidates by 2028. Schumer faces opposition from ten senators, while Jeffries, though supported by some prominent Democrats, is also a target of internal criticism. New York Attorney General Letitia James has reportedly warned DSA members against their actions.
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- Democratic Socialists of America plan to remove Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries from leadership.
- The DSA cites the leaders' support for Israel as the reason for the campaign.
- The group aims to replace Schumer and Jeffries with socialist candidates by 2028.
- Schumer faces opposition from ten senators, including Bernie Sanders.
- Protests outside Schumer's office led to over 50 arrests.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James warned DSA members against their actions.
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are reportedly planning a "coup" to remove top Democrats Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries from their leadership positions, aiming to replace them with socialist candidates by 2028. The group cites the leaders' support for Israel as the primary reason for this campaign. According to the New York Post, internal DSA discussions on a private online forum revealed plans for a large-scale effort involving thousands of letters and phone calls to Congress members, alongside a public opinion campaign against Schumer and Jeffries.
Despite Schumer and Jeffries having previously supported candidates linked to the DSA, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council member Tiffany Caban, internal dissent is high. Sigil Ashraf, a leader in the DSA's international committee, accused both politicians of "enthusiastically supporting genocide," arguing that electoral victories are meaningless without decisive action against them. Another DSA member referred to Schumer and Jeffries as "ultra-Zionists" and urged eight socialist representatives to oppose them or demand significant concessions.
Schumer's position as Senate Majority Leader, expected in January, is already precarious. Ten senators, including Bernie Sanders, Elissa Slotkin, and Abdul El-Sayed, have declared they will vote against his leadership, with Senator Chris Van Hollen also challenging him. The DSA has launched a "Say No to Schumer" social media campaign, which has generated over 6,000 letters to Congress. Additionally, the Sunrise Movement is reportedly funding activists' travel to Washington D.C. for protests outside Schumer's office, where Capitol Police arrested over 50 demonstrators blocking the entrance.
Jeffries, who is expected to become the first Black Speaker of the House, enjoys support from prominent left-wing Democrats like Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Representative-elect Brad Lander, Mayor Mamdani, and New York State Attorney General Letitia James. However, some within the DSA view him as a "main opponent" or a weak leader whose continued presence at the helm of the Democrats could highlight the party's "capitalist establishment" weaknesses.
Schumer and Jeffries declined to comment on the New York Post report. A source familiar with the matter told the Post that Attorney General Letitia James has warned DSA members, cautioning them against actions targeting national leaders and stating they are "drunk with power."
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