Election Risk: Ex-Chinese Exile Flags Socialist Surge as Beijing Threat
A New Hampshire Republican nominee cites DSA influence and open borders as factors that could increase Chinese leverage in Washington.
By Allison Rojas ·
Forty-three percent of Americans hold a positive view of socialism, according to a recent Gallup poll. This marks the first time since 2010 that this figure has reached that level. Lily Tang Williams, the Republican nominee for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, cited this shift as a primary driver for her warning about national security risks.
Williams, who fled China after the Tiananmen Square massacre, stated in an interview that she fears the United States is becoming the country she left. She argued that a Democratic-controlled Congress in January would allow China to capitalize on American weakness. "China will be very happy to see Democrats control the House and Senate," she said.
The candidate pointed to a recent trip by the Democratic Socialists of America as evidence of this dynamic. More than a dozen high-ranking DSA members traveled to China, which Williams described as an effort to produce favorable coverage of the regime. "They now share a similar ideology," she noted, linking the organization's presence in Washington to broader ideological alignment.
Williams also connected Democratic immigration policies to espionage risks. She argued that open borders could facilitate the entry of Chinese intelligence operatives into the United States. This concern extends to the southern border, where she warned of potential espionage activities taking advantage of current policy frameworks.
The Republican candidate claimed that the Democratic Party has been hijacked by the DSA. She predicted a DSA-run Congress regardless of which Democrats hold leadership positions. "Moderate Democrat voters are still so complacent," Williams said, suggesting they fear repercussions from progressive wings of the party.
Williams warned that at least six new DSA-affiliated lawmakers could enter Congress in January. She stated that these members would sympathize with the Communist Party of China and its Marxist principles. Her Democratic opponent, Rep. Maggie Goodlander, did not respond to requests for comment regarding these claims.
The nominee criticized Goodlander for refusing to condemn Marxism and figures like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Williams said this refusal leaves the country vulnerable without a strong policy to protect national security. "Our country could fall from within," she concluded during the interview.
