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LIZ PEEK: July Fourth exposed Democrats' big problem with America's silent majority

The democratic socialist surge, newly led by New York's Zohran Mamdani, is real. And it is terrifying the Democratic Party establishment

By Liz Peek Fox News

Published July 7, 2026 5:00am EDT

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Rep Malliotakis blasts socialism’s rise in Democratic Party

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., discusses the rapid gains made by socialists within the Democratic Party, citing former President Ronald Reagan's warnings about the fragility of freedom. She criticizes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his anti-American speech and highlights the Democratic Socialists of America's efforts to fundamentally change U.S. institutions.

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July Fourth was a bad day for Democrats.

Americans turned out in force to celebrate the birthday of the country they love, applauding the virtues and values that have made the United States an exceptional nation for 250 years. The silent majority, the folks who believe in the essential promise and goodness of this beautiful land, made their voices heard.

A recent Cato poll confirmed that sentiment, showing that 86% of respondents are grateful and 79% are proud to be Americans. Moreover, "most also believe America is a land of opportunity (61%), and even more believe the American Dream (74%) is available to them personally." Cato reports that three-quarters of Americans feel positive about the nation’s founding, and 70% believe its founding principles remain relevant today. "In particular, overwhelming majorities believe the U.S. Constitution is important for protecting our rights and freedoms (86%) and for enabling America’s prosperity (82%)."

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That sure isn’t what we’ve been hearing from democratic socialist darling Zohran Mamdani, who has, incredibly, become the voice of the Democratic Party. In his Fourth of July speech, the New York City mayor lambasted our "nativist" country as one........

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