New Hampshire Candidate Cites Beijing Risks

Lily Tang Williams, the Republican nominee for New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District, told Fox News Digital that Beijing stands to gain influence in Washington if Democrats retain control of Congress in January. Williams, who fled communist China following the Tiananmen Square massacre, argued that the Chinese government would exploit what she described as American weakness to expand its reach.

The candidate cited a Gallup poll indicating that 43% of Americans now hold a positive view of socialism. This marks the first time since 2010 that this figure has reached that level. Williams pointed to this data alongside the potential addition of at least six new lawmakers affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to the 120th Congress as evidence of a shifting ideological landscape.

In a phone interview, Williams stated that the DSA's growing presence within the Democratic Party could shape legislative decisions regardless of which faction holds leadership. She claimed the party is effectively captured by the DSA, a view she supported by noting the organization's recent trip to China. Williams said more than a dozen high-ranking DSA members traveled to the country to generate favorable media coverage of the regime.

The nominee linked Democratic immigration stances to national security concerns, suggesting that open border policies could facilitate entry for Chinese intelligence operatives. She warned of potential espionage activities along the southern border, arguing that these policies align with the strategic interests of the Chinese Communist Party.

Williams contrasted her position with that of her opponent, Rep. Maggie Goodlander. The Democrat has not responded to requests for comment regarding these claims. Williams criticized Goodlander for failing to explicitly condemn Marxist figures, citing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as an example of a leader whose ideology she finds troubling.

The candidate expressed fear that the United States could face internal security threats if lawmakers sympathetic to Marxist principles access classified information. She stated that the current policy framework lacks sufficient mechanisms to protect against these risks, particularly if a majority of Congress aligns with the DSA's platform.

Both Goodlander and the DSA remained silent on the matter as the race approaches its final stages. Williams emphasized that moderate Democratic voters may feel pressured to remain silent due to fears of repercussions from the party's progressive wing, a dynamic she believes will define the next session of Congress.