Jeffries Rejects Socialist Candidates' Views During CNBC Interview

Rejected the views of New York social activist Darializa Avila Chevalier during a Thursday appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box. Fox News reported that Chevalier has participated in anti-Israel protests, called for the abolition of prisons and described the U.S. " "Her views are clearly not my views, and that should be obvious to everyone in terms of what brings Democrats together," Jeffries said.

He added that Democrats must address the high cost of living and an affordability crisis affecting working people who "can barely survive" in the wealthiest country in history. Host Joe Kernen pressed Jeffries on whether the Democratic Party includes candidates who hold such positions and noted that supporters of one winner had shouted "you're next" at a screen showing Jeffries. " Kernen asked.

Jeffries responded that he had clearly rejected those positions and that his record spoke for itself. "This is not a 'Dems will be Dems' situation," he said, pointing to President Donald Trump holding office. Three socialist candidates won their primary elections Tuesday night in heavily Democratic districts, Fox News reported.

The winners were DSA members Darializa Avila Chevalier and State Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, along with progressive Democrat and former DSA member Brad Lander. Valdez supporters were seen shouting "you're next" toward a television image of Jeffries.