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Donny Deutsch claims Democrats have gone off rails on MSNBC

Published 3 July 2026

During a recent television appearance, commentator Donny Deutsch sharply criticized the Democratic Party's current direction, arguing that its focus on issues like antisemitism and socialism is alienating voters and providing political ammunition to Republicans ahead of the November elections. Deutsch made the remarks on July 2 during a panel discussion on MSNBC's "MSNBC Now" with host Stephanie Ruhle.

Deutsch asserted that the party has "gone off the rails" by prioritizing what he called "antisemitism and socialism" over economic issues like affordability, which he believes matter most to voters. He acknowledged that not all Democrats share this focus but contended it is where the "energy in the party is" currently.

To illustrate his point, Deutsch cited two recently elected Democratic candidates. He referenced Melat Kiros, who won the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District, claiming she would not acknowledge a firebombing at a vigil for hostages held by Hamas as an antisemitic act. He also mentioned Darializa Avila Chevalier, the winner of the primary in New York's 13th Congressional District, stating she had attended a pro-Palestinian rally on October 8....

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