Joe Manchin Slams Political Extremes on ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity’ Sean Hannity previews his exclusive interview with former Senator Joe Manchin on ‘Hang Out with Sean Hannity’ releasing Thursday. Manchin criticizes the political extremes that rule the country, arguing that the silent majority has a common-sense middle ground. This trailer offers a candid look at his wide-ranging conversation about the state of American politics, urging voters to speak out against extreme forces. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin criticized what he sees as his former party’s embrace of the progressive left, warning that Democratic socialists are gaining ground while longtime Democrats remain largely silent. “That’s why I’m independent,” Manchin said on the “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” podcast.[Members of the Democratic Party] He went from liberal to progressive to DSA. “Continue that trend,” he added. KYRSTEN SINEMA ASKS IF MODERATES STILL HAVE A PLACE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY Former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin discusses political extremism with Fox News host Sean Hannity in an episode of the “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” podcast. (Hang Out with Sean Hannity/Screengrab) Manchin left the Democratic Party after frequently breaking with fellow Democrats Serving in Congress, the veteran moderate registered as an independent in May 2024. In a statement announcing his departure, Manchin criticized extremism on both the left and right, saying he had “watched the Democratic and Republican parties leave West Virginia and our country behind for partisan extremism while endangering our democracy.” Manchin also argued that neither party was willing to “find common ground” or “put country before party.” DEMOCRATS WIN BY FIVE PLACES, HELD ‘HOSTEAGE’ BY DSA Subscribe to “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” now on YouTube and Spotify (FOX News Media) During his conversation with Hannity, Manchin expressed disbelief that many Democrats appear unwilling to challenge the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within the party. “That’s beyond me,” he said, suggesting that some longtime Democrats may be afraid to do so. challenge the most progressive wing of the party.” The bottom line is…let’s look at the upcoming elections. If the House changes…if it goes to Democratic control, a lot of the change will happen in a kind of purple area, not a hard blue area. [A] The hard blue area is where maybe they’ll shift to DSA.” CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP Manchin’s comments come as progressive socialist and Democratic candidates seek to gain seats in Congress. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is among Democratic socialists who have won high-profile elections, underscoring the movement’s electoral achievements. Fox News’ Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report. Taylor Penley is an associate editor at Fox News. Digital and contributor to FOX Business and Fox Nation covering media, culture and Flash
