Karoline Leavitt: “Because if you look at these candidates, they are becoming…”

“But he said communism, this new strain, it's the biggest threat the country in 250 years has ever faced. I mean, that is, that's a powerful statement and he's 100% right about that. Because if you look at these candidates, they are becoming mainstream in the modern day Democrat Party. You mentioned Chuck Schumer is worried about his leadership position. He should be. Because if he was in a primary in New York State against Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, who is a socialist and probably commie curious, as you pointed out, he would get wiped out.” (01:22–01:28)

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