NYC socialist candidate walks out of live interview over past social media posts
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a socialist candidate, won the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District shortly after walking out of a radio interview regarding her past social media posts. The posts included controversial remarks about U.S. institutions and police.
Why it matters
The victory represents a significant shift in local Democratic politics and highlights the ongoing tension between progressive candidates and traditional party incumbents.
Video New York Democratic congressional candidate faces backlash over ‘anti-America’ posts Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement of congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier amid scrutiny of her past social media posts on 'Fox Report.'
The framing emphasizes the candidate's 'socialist' label and 'anti-America' posts, which is characteristic of Fox News' editorial style.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in