A conservative commentary piece published Thursday argues that the mainstream media has spent more than a decade smearing the MAGA movement and the Republican Party as harboring a “Nazi problem” — while largely ignoring what it calls the “jihad problem” inside the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
The op-ed, written by Scott Pinsker for PJ Media, catalogs numerous headlines from outlets including The Atlantic, Reuters, The Guardian, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and NPR that used the phrase “Nazi problem” or otherwise tied Trump and the GOP to fascism and extremism over the past 11 years.
“If MAGA has a ‘Nazi problem,’ what does that say about the DSA?” Pinsker writes, before pivoting to the left-wing organization’s demographics and affiliations.
Claims About DSA Demographics and Endorsements
The piece asserts that the DSA is “85% white” — a statistic the author says makes it “the whitest political movement in all of America.” By comparison, the column says MAGA is 78% white and notes that Vice President J.D. Vance is in an interracial marriage.
Pinsker highlights several DSA-endorsed or affiliated candidates, including Darializa Avila Chevalier, a congressional candidate backed by Zohran Mamdani, who reportedly criticized interracial relationships between minority men and white women. That criticism drew praise from former Ku Klux Klan Grand Wizard David Duke, according to the article.
The piece also cites David Duke’s praise for Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), as well as endorsements of Democratic presidential candidates by neo-Nazi figure Robert B. Spencer. It further notes that prominent far-right personality Nick Fuentes has said he is now a moderate Democrat.
Alleged Ties to Islamist Groups
The article’s central argument is that the DSA has become a magnet for Islamist sympathizers. It points to Michigan Senate Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed, whose primary victory was celebrated by the Muslim Brotherhood’s official website. The Muslim Brotherhood has been designated as a terrorist organization by some governments.
Pinsker also highlights El-Sayed’s sister, Eman Abdelhadi, and her past social media posts. According to the article, Abdelhadi recorded a video reacting to the October 7 attacks in which she said “Allahu Akbar,” and has made posts targeting the United States.
The column further cites Pew Research survey data suggesting that 12% of American Muslims believe terrorism is “sometimes” or “often” justified. With an estimated 4.5 million Muslims in the U.S., the author calculates that figure represents approximately 540,000 people.
Petition Against Mamdani
The piece notes that more than 86,000 people have signed a Change.org petition asking New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11 attacks. It also cites Hasan Piker, described as a top DSA kingmaker, who once said “America deserved 9/11.”
“MAGA doesn’t have a Nazi problem. That was a lie from the very beginning,” Pinsker concludes. “But the DSA certainly has a jihad problem.”
The article is an opinion column rather than a news report, and its claims about candidate affiliations and social media posts are based on screenshots and prior reporting referenced within the piece.
Source: pjmedia.com — https://pjmedia.com/scott-pinsker/2026/08/14/enough-with-the-gops-nazi-problem-can-we-please-talk-about-the-dsas-jihad-problem-n4956150
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