Nicole Malliotakis warns incoming socialists pose national security threat

Claire Valdez: Claire Valdez is a New York assemblywoman and Democratic candidate who won a primary for an open congressional seat spanning parts of Brooklyn and Queens. She is affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America and has advocated abolishing ICE along with characterizing Israel's actions in Gaza as a genocide. Nicole Malliotakis: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is the Republican U.S. Representative for New York City. She has publicly warned that two incoming Democratic candidates affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America pose a national security risk and urged House leadership to limit their access to sensitive intelligence. Darializa Avila Chevalier: Darializa Avila Chevalier is a Democratic candidate for Congress in New York who won an upset primary victory over an incumbent in a district covering Upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx. She is aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America and has called for abolishing ICE while describing Israel's war in Gaza as a genocide. DSA Platform: The Democratic Socialists of America has called for replacing the U.S. Constitution with a new system and abolishing prisons, the Supreme Court, and the police. Foreign Contacts: Reporting on DSA meetings showed discussions of contacts with Chinese Communist Party officials in the name of anti-imperialism, including avoiding sensitive topics like Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Uyghur issues while exploring exchanges with China. Political Context: The primary victories by the two DSA-aligned candidates in deep-blue New York districts positioned New York City as a central battleground in the internal Democratic Party contest during this midterm cycle.