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NEWS ALERT  JUNE 30, 2026   RED SCARE Democratic leaders brush off Avila Chevalier’s posts praising communism, say she’s changed  Jeffries said Avila Chevalier has ‘walked away from many of the things that have been unearthed’ following a CNN report on her past sympathetic posts about communism and Soviet figures By Marc Rod Asked about New York City congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier’s reported past comments supporting communism, House Democratic leaders suggested this week that she had changed and moderated her views. CNN reported earlier this week that Avila Chevalier had repeatedly shared on a now-deleted Twitter account sympathetic posts about communism, Marxism and Soviet figures including revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. In an MS NOW interview on Monday, she denied being a communist and said that scrutiny of her past comments is a “distraction.” Asked about the CNN report and whether communists have a place in the Democratic caucus, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said, “I don’t think there’s a single member of the House Democratic Caucus right now that identifies as communist.” He said that Avila Chevalier is “going to have to speak for herself in terms of what she said in the past” but said she has been “pretty clear that she’s walked away from many of the things that have been unearthed, and has pretty clearly indicated that she’s a different person, but that’s for her, ultimately, to communicate, and I’m confident that she will, as best she can.” Jeffries then pivoted to discussing affordability issues. READ THE FULL REPORT →  STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Democrats remain divided over push to eliminate Israel aid amid House floor gridlock Democratic leaders including Hakeem Jeffries continued to withhold their positions on the Massie amendment as right-wing Republicans stalled the House floor for a second straight week By Marc Rod READ MORE →  Several Jewish groups celebrate Supreme Court ruling protecting birthright citizenship Groups including the AJC, HIAS, NCJW, JCPA and the Reform movement praised the decision, with some having joined an amicus brief alongside other faith-based organizations By Marc Rod READ MORE →  Former antisemitism official Ellie Cohanim tapped as advisor to U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz Cohanim served as deputy special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism in the first Trump administration By Gabby Deutch READ MORE →  APP STORE » PLAY STORE » You’re receiving this email because mitch.dobbs.pics@blogger.com signed up for updates from Jewish Insider.   © 2026 Jewish Insider • 228 Park Ave S • PMB 40660 • New York • NY 10003 Manage Subscription Preferences   •   View in Browser