Megan Romer, co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), reiterated the party's stance on abolishing the Senate, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and national borders during an interview on Fox News Sunday. Romer stated that the Senate is an 'anachronistic institution' and expressed support for expanding Congress into a unicameral legislature. She also affirmed her party's goals of defunding the Pentagon and advocating for public ownership of large corporations.
Romer's comments have drawn responses from various political figures, including House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who noted that DSA's influence is spreading beyond traditional strongholds. Additionally, centrist Democrats like Van Jones and Bill Maher have criticized the party's leftward shift. Romer emphasized the DSA's long-term goals regarding immigration and prison reform, suggesting that addressing root causes of migration and poverty could reduce the need for current enforcement measures.
In the interview, Romer acknowledged the DSA's calls to abolish prisons as part of a broader strategy to address societal issues related to poverty. She indicated that the current prison system may not be suitable in the future if these issues are resolved.