House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that the Democratic Party’s left‑wing agenda and its alliance with the Democratic Socialists of America could make the 2026 midterms a defining battle for Republican control of Congress.
Socialist victories signal Democrats’ descent down a deadly path of communism, Johnson warns
Johnson said on “The Ingraham Angle” that Democrats taking Congress would be “crazier than the Obama and Biden‑Harris years,” because they have lurched far left. He warned that DSA‑aligned candidates push to abolish borders, dismantle prisons and defund police, a platform he called dangerous for the nation.
Anti‑socialism push could flip battlegrounds, GOP leader bets on holding the House
The speaker described the 2026 contests as a “contrast election” between common sense and crazy. He urged voters to choose the party that protects families, aging parents and children, arguing that a Democratic takeover would bring retribution against President Trump and repeal the working‑families tax cut.
Polls show Democrats ahead, but Johnson says they underestimate GOP enthusiasm
A Reuters‑Ipsos poll released this week gave Democrats a 47% to 36% lead over Republicans among registered voters. Johnson dismissed the numbers, claiming pollsters underestimate Republican turnout because many voters distrust surveys and avoid participating.
10 Democrat‑held House seats could flip, GOP aims to preserve majority
Johnson said he will travel to 21 states in the coming week, confident that his ground game will boost Republican turnout. He noted that ten Democratic‑held districts are within reach, and that every vote will decide the balance of power in the next Congress.
Nora Moriarty is a writer at Fox News Digital.
