Donavan McKinney, a Michigan state lawmaker and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidate challenging a sitting House Democrat, has said there is "one issue" on which he agrees with Republicans. He argues that the GOP's focus on waste, fraud and abuse in government is valid in principle, but claims the party is directing its scrutiny at the wrong targets. The comments come as DSA-aligned candidates gain traction in Democratic primaries ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections, positioning themselves as an anti-establishment alternative within the party.

McKinney is one of several DSA members mounting primary challenges against established Democrats across the country this election cycle, part of a broader effort by the socialist group to build support among working-class, anti-establishment voters. The report notes growing unease among some mainstream Democrats, including Representative Josh Gottheimer, about the rising influence of the DSA within the party and its potential impact on future elections.