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Former Clinton official warns DSA will 'destroy' Democratic Party without leadership pushback

A former Clinton administration official warned Tuesday that the Democratic Socialists of America will "destroy" the Democratic Party if leadership fails to confront the group, calling on Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York and other party leaders to take a clear public stand against the movement. Jamie Metzl, a lifelong Democrat, made the remarks on "Fox & Friends."

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  • Former Clinton administration official Jamie Metzl warned on 'Fox & Friends' Tuesday that the Democratic Socialists of America will 'destroy' the Democratic Party if leadership fails to confront the group.
  • Metzl called on Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and other party leaders to take a clear public stand against the DSA, urging Jeffries to 'lead the charge against these extremist radicals.'
  • Metzl described the DSA as a 'radical extremist movement' that wants to seize the means of production and eradicate police and prisons.
  • He argued that even if Democrats gained a House majority through an alliance with the DSA, they would be unable to govern effectively.
  • The warning followed DSA-backed election wins, including Melat Kiros defeating Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver and New York victories by Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander.

A former Clinton administration official warned Tuesday that the Democratic Socialists of America will "destroy" the Democratic Party if leadership fails to confront the group, calling on Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York and other party leaders to take a clear public stand against the movement. Jamie Metzl, a lifelong Democrat, made the remarks on "Fox & Friends."

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Frequently asked

Who is Jamie Metzl and what did he say?

Jamie Metzl is a former Clinton administration official and lifelong Democrat who warned on 'Fox & Friends' that the DSA will 'destroy' the Democratic Party unless leadership confronts it.

What does Metzl want Hakeem Jeffries to do?

He called on Jeffries to take a clear, unequivocal public stand against the DSA and to 'lead the charge against these extremist radicals' running on the Democratic Party line.

Why does Metzl object to a DSA alliance even if it wins a majority?

He argued that winning a House majority through an alliance with DSA-aligned radicals would leave Democrats unable to govern and would be 'very, very dangerous' for the party.

What election results prompted Metzl's warning?

DSA-backed candidate Melat Kiros defeated Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver, and in New York, Darializa Avila Chevalier unseated Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman.

Did the DSA respond to the criticism?

Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for comment but received no immediate response.