Pennsylvania Socialist Candidate Chris Rabb Calls for Incarceration of ‘Lawless MAGA Thugs’

Pennsylvania state representative and Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) candidate Chris Rabb said he opposes incarceration in general but would support locking up “lawless MAGA thugs” who he says have destroyed lives and communities. Speaking on a left‑wing podcast, Rabb called the U. S. “morally wrong” for incarcerating 25% of its population and urged Congress to impeach and subpoena those he views as destroying democracy. He acknowledged the irony of a socialist supporting prison use but framed it as a “level playing field” that would also hold wealthy elites accountable. Rabb’s remarks came after Fox News reported his comments, and the White House declined to respond. The statement highlights a growing divide within the left over criminal‑justice reform.