DSA co-chair Megan Romer faces backlash after contentious New Yorker interview

Megan Romer’s recent conversation with New Yorker editor David Remnick was widely panned, with publications like one outlet labeling her “clueless” and The Forward questioning the party’s goals. Inside the Democratic Socialists of America, reactions ranged from disappointment over her vague answers on taxing the wealthy to praise for her unapologetic socialist stance. The episode follows a prior one outlet appearance where Romer gave terse affirmative replies to radical proposals, further fueling criticism.

DSA members noted the interview highlighted tensions between the national leadership and the more pragmatic New York City chapter, especially after the party’s surge since 2024. While some factions, such as the Socialist Majority Caucus and Groundwork, called for her removal, the procedural hurdle of a two-thirds vote on the National Political Committee makes a change unlikely before her term ends next summer. In response, the DSA announced the hiring of a national press coordinator to improve media handling.