Fetterman Says Democratic Party Has Shifted Toward Socialism After Progressive Primary Wins

Sen. , publicly criticized recent primary victories by progressive candidates on Sunday evening, calling the results a sign that the Democratic Party has shifted toward socialism. " Two members of the Democratic Socialists of America won primaries in New York.

Claire Valdez prevailed on a platform that included abolishing ICE and a Green New Deal-style approach to climate policy. Darializa Avila-Chevalier defeated incumbent Rep. , who chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Both candidates received backing from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist. In Maine, Graham Platner won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary on June 9. " Fetterman said some candidates have called for abolishing prisons, the border, and ICE.

He stated that colleagues in his caucus refuse to criticize those positions. Referring to Platner as "P-hustle in Maine," Fetterman suggested the winners should form their own party. "That’s where our party has moved," he said.