Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar has issued a warning to the Democratic Party, accusing the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) of using the party as a temporary vehicle to advance a radical agenda nationwide. Speaking on "Saturday in America," Cuellar argued that DSA candidates conceal their more extreme platform ideas behind softer talking points to win Democratic seats.

"And they also know that the Democratic Party is inadequate, but they're using us or trying to use the Democratic Party as a vehicle so later they can set up their own platform," Cuellar said. He called on fellow Democrats to openly reject the DSA’s positions, including proposals such as restructuring the Supreme Court and abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Cuellar revealed that the DSA and Justice Democrats spent over $20 million against him in two past primaries, which he said he won by emphasizing strong border security and support for oil and gas jobs. "The Democratic voters in my district said yes and said no to the radical position," he added.

His warnings come amid recent victories by several Democratic socialists in major elections, including in New York and Colorado.

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