DSA Member Claims Undocumented Immigrants Can Influence Power, Footage Sparks Debate
A covert recording of a New York DSA meeting shows Diana Moreno saying undocumented immigrants can be used to gain political influence.
An undercover recording posted by Libs of TikTok features Democratic Socialists of America member Diana Moreno stating that undocumented immigrants can be involved in political operations without needing legal papers. The video. Moreno, who immigrated from Ecuador and became a citizen in 2016, now holds the state assembly seat formerly occupied by Zohran Mamdani.
She also disclosed that she once kept her socialist views hidden. The release has prompted backlash from senior Democrats such as Chuck Schumer, who warned that the DSA is pushing the party further left. Critics argue the remarks highlight a strategy of using undocumented voters to reshape electoral dynamics, raising broader concerns about immigration policy and party politics.
Why it matters
The video raises questions about how political groups may mobilize undocumented immigrants for electoral advantage.
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