{"id":2618487,"date":"2026-06-24T12:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brad-lander-says-solidarity-is-needed-to-vanquish-trump\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:03:43","slug":"brad-lander-says-solidarity-is-needed-to-vanquish-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brad-lander-says-solidarity-is-needed-to-vanquish-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"Brad Lander says solidarity is needed to &#8216;vanquish&#8217; Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbrad-lander-says-solidarity-is-needed-to-vanquish-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2618487&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Brad Lander, the former NYC comptroller and Democratic candidate for Congress, emphasized the importance of &#8220;solidarity&#8221; in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wonderful-visual-emblem-glass-monument-to-kamala-harris-erected-in-front-of-lincoln-memorial\/\" title=\"\u2018...derful Visual Emblem\u2019: Glass Monument To Kamala Harris Erected In Front Of Lincoln Memorial\">victory speech<\/a> after defeating incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York&#8217;s 10th Congressional District. He called for uniting efforts to confront issues such as Trump&#8217;s influence, abolish ICE, and challenge billionaire dominance. Lander, backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, highlighted building alliances across differences to fight injustice and create an inclusive, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/where-should-you-buy-real-estate-in-2022\/\" title=\"Where Should You Buy Real Estate In 2022?\">affordable city<\/a>. He criticized establishment Democrats for their approach, advocating rather for a politics rooted in solidarity to address societal challenges. Lander secured approximately 67% of the vote with 42% counted. His campaign focused on standing up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-most-conservative-sport-5-ufc-stars-who-dont-hide-their-right-wing-opinions\/\" title=\"\u2018The Most Conservative Sport\u2019: 5 UFC Stars Who Don\u2019t Hide Their Right-Wing Opinions\">community dignity<\/a> and pushing for more aggressive, solidarity-based political action.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former New York City comptroller and Democratic nominee for Congress <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4619187\/new-york-10th-democratic-primary\/\">Brad Lander<\/a> called for \u201csolidarity\u201d to \u201cvanquish\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4621924\/trump-senate-gop-lunch\/\">President Donald Trump<\/a>, abolish <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4620727\/ice-deport-illegal-immigrants-without-judge-approval-appeals-court-rules\/\">Immigration and Customs Enforcement<\/a>, and take on billionaires. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLast Thursday, I gave a name to the spirit that\u2019s been moving through New York City. I said it was solidarity,\u201d Lander said during his victory speech after defeating incumbent <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4620397\/dan-goldman-sad-coffee-shop-ban-support-israel\/\">Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY)<\/a> in Tuesday\u2019s Democratic primary for New York\u2019s 10th Congressional District.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4622459\/trump-effect-midterms-voters-primaries-byron-york\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-biggest-midterm-problem-is-that-he-fires-up-everyone-byron-york\/\" title=\"Trump\u2019s biggest midterm problem is that he fires up everyone: Byron York\">biggest midterm problem<\/a> is that he fires up everyone \u2014 including Democrats: Byron York<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4614210\/trump-low-approval-vulnerable-republicans-midterm-elections\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >sliding approval rating isn\u2019<\/a>t scaring off vulnerable Republicans<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4622291\/a-big-night-for-mamdani-as-socialists-keep-winning-democratic-primaries\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>A big night for Mamdani as socialists keep winning Democratic primaries<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI said it was the force we need to vanquish our biggest foes, and I don\u2019t mean Wemby and the Spurs,\u201d Lander said. \u201cSolidarity is the force that we need to vanquish Trump\u2019s fascism, to abolish ICE, and to stand up to the billionaires who are rigging our economy against us.\u201d <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lander learned he had won the election on Tuesday evening while being interviewed on CNN. With 42% of the vote counted, Lander secured 67% of the votes to Goldman\u2019s 37%. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dem. nominee for Congress Brad Lander says his first priority in Congress is to &#8220;vanquish Trump&#8221; and &#8220;abolish ICE&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSolidarity is the force that we need to vanquish Trump\u2019s fascism, to abolish ICE, and to stand up to the billionaires who are rigging our economy against us!\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EnylxLLJ0g\">pic.twitter.com\/EnylxLLJ0g<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RNC Research (@RNCResearch) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RNCResearch\/status\/2069775298170589642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 24, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lander was backed by New York City Mayor <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3871226\/zohran-mamdani-cuomo-sliwa-new-york-city-mayor-race\/\">Zohran Mamdani<\/a>, who won the mayoral election last fall and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4620971\/mamdani-wife-snub-brad-lander-dsa-candidate-primary\/\">endorsed Lander<\/a> shortly after.\u00a0Lander <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4622291\/a-big-night-for-mamdani-as-socialists-keep-winning-democratic-primaries\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4622291\/a-big-night-for-mamdani-as-socialists-keep-winning-democratic-primaries\/\">was one of three Democrats<\/a> backed by Mamdani who won Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his campaign speech, Lander emphasized the need for solidarity to build alliances across differences, fight injustice, and create an affordable city where everyone is welcome. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s the practice we need against our biggest opponents, to win a city everyone can afford and where everyone is welcome,\u201d Lander said. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s time for a politics of solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>A politics where we stand up for our neighbors, and refuse to compromise on anyone\u2019s dignity or humanity.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the leadership New Yorkers deserve to see in Congress. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jKgVBzix3W\">pic.twitter.com\/jKgVBzix3W<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brad Lander (@bradlander) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/bradlander\/status\/2069117629764104206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 22, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4619187\/new-york-10th-democratic-primary\/\"><strong>LANDER DEFEATS GOLDMAN IN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR NEW YORK\u2019S 10TH DISTRICT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lander also took aim at establishment Democrats, arguing that the party needs a more aggressive approach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap\" style=\"min-height:5px;\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" style=\"display:none;\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ve had it with corporate Democrats who don\u2019t know what time it is. This is not the time for strongly worded letters or high-dollar fundraisers or elections bought by billionaires or crypto bros or AI oligarchs. It\u2019s time for a politics of solidarity,\u201d Lander said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brad Lander: solidarity to defeat Trump, abolish ICE, challenge billionaires<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4275,"featured_media":2618488,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26175076207801-e1782310290132.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[14436,32319,5894,19726],"class_list":["post-2618487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-activism","tag-donald-trump","tag-politics","tag-solidarity"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AP26175076207801-e1782310290132.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2618487","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4275"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2618487"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2618487\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2618492,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2618487\/revisions\/2618492"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2618488"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2618487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2618487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2618487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}