Jake Altman, a former Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) organizer, told Fox News Digital the group “does not tolerate dissent” and tries to “force their agenda down other people’s throats.” The Gateway Pundit previously reported that Altman had also shared warnings about the organization with The Free Press.
What he told Fox News Digital
Altman said, “I had been involved in my local union and met some people who were far, far to the left, in like, a frightening way. I was looking for a more pragmatic and thoughtful option on the left that was focused on economic policy.”
According to Fox News Digital, Altman argued that “[the] DSA was beginning to sound more and more like those extreme groups on the left that I… certainly didn’t want anything to do with.” He added that the organization holds the view that “America is a unique evil in the world and that its enemies have a point.”
The 2019 Venezuela flashpoint
Altman recalled raising concerns in 2019 after what he described as a DSA statement “defending or apologizing for the Maduro regime.” He said he urged that “DSA should be denouncing Maduro… the Democratic socialists and social Democrats in Venezuela are in the opposition — there should be free and fair elections.” Altman said “the person disagreed with me and defended, you know, essentially defended the Maduro regime.”
His bottom line to would-be dissenters
Altman argued dissent is not tolerated inside the organization: “I personally think that just given the organization and the structure inside, that a lot of dissident voices have been silenced. A lot of dissident voices have left the organization. My advice would be [to] leave.”
The materials cited did not include a response from DSA. Fox News posted the interview video (“Watch the latest video at foxnews.com”).
