Van Hollen on DSA: FDR Was Called Radical Socialist for Social Security

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said on CNN's "The Arena" on Monday that the Democratic Party is a "big tent" when asked about the role of the Democratic Socialists of America in the party. Van Hollen compared criticism of the DSA to historical criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, saying FDR was called a "radical socialist" for establishing Social Security. The article text provided does not contain Van Hollen's complete statement.

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