Several prominent House Democrats appeared reluctant to address a newly released Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) platform that explicitly calls for dismantling core American institutions, including the Senate, the presidency and the Supreme Court. When asked by Fox News Digital about the agenda, which seeks to replace the current system with a parliamentary structure, lawmakers either declined to comment or said they had not read the proposal.
Representative Ro Khanna of California, a progressive Democrat, responded briefly: «I don’t support that. I haven’t read the proposal.» Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, one of the most left-leaning members of Congress, avoided answering questions about the socialist agenda. Representative Pete Aguilar of California, also a Democrat, said, «I’m not a member of the DSA, so I can’t comment on any documents that they put out.»
The DSA’s revised platform, titled «Workers Deserve More,» was published Friday in the organization’s official magazine, Democratic Left. It outlines a sweeping transformation of the U.S. political system. The program calls for abolishing the Senate entirely and replacing the president and the Supreme Court with an executive branch and judiciary that would be elected by and subordinate to Congress. The platform also demands the complete abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the pardoning of all immigrants including those with criminal convictions, and defunding the Department of War.
The DSA has publicly advocated for abolishing ICE since 2018. Its current platform goes further, calling for an immediate end to all deportations, extending full voting rights to noncitizens and people with criminal convictions, and easing restrictions on migration between countries. The organization describes these measures as part of a broader push for «a unicameral, proportional legislature» and a parliamentary system.
The far-left agenda comes as socialist candidates have gained traction in several Democratic primary elections this year, defeating more moderate incumbents. The DSA’s endorsement process now requires candidates seeking its backing to «accept and promote DSA’s program, and align their own campaign platforms with its contents to the best of their ability,» according to the resolution accompanying the platform. This means the document is more than a policy wish list; it serves as a binding framework for candidates who want the organization’s support.
Despite the growing influence of the DSA within the Democratic Party, Aguilar told Fox News Digital he was «not at all» worried about the wave of far-left, socialist candidates complicating the party’s agenda. «I look forward to working with all our colleagues who run as Democrats,» he said. Other House Democrats, including Omar and Khanna, either declined to comment or said they had not read the proposal.
The DSA’s platform has drawn sharp criticism from conservatives, who argue it represents a radical departure from American democratic traditions. Critics point to the proposed elimination of the Senate, the presidency and the Supreme Court as an attack on the separation of powers and checks and balances that have defined U.S. governance for more than two centuries. Supporters of the platform, however, contend that the current system is fundamentally flawed and that a parliamentary model would be more democratic and responsive to working-class needs.
The debate over the DSA’s agenda is unfolding against a backdrop of broader political polarization in the United States. The organization’s growing influence in Democratic primaries has raised questions about the party’s ideological direction and its ability to maintain a broad coalition. Some moderate Democrats have expressed concern that embracing far-left policies could alienate swing voters in general elections, while progressive activists argue that bold reforms are necessary to address economic inequality and systemic injustices.
As the 2028 presidential election cycle approaches, the DSA’s platform is likely to remain a contentious issue within the Democratic Party. The organization’s endorsement process will shape which candidates receive its backing, potentially amplifying the visibility of socialist policies in national debates. For now, House Democrats appear to be treading carefully, avoiding direct engagement with a proposal that many voters may find extreme, even as it gains traction among the party’s activist base.