Foreign Influence? Queens Pol Ron Kim Claims Chinese Communist Party Tried to Steal New York Assembly Seat in June Primary Days After Ex-Hochul Aide’s Arrest as Foreign Agent

New York, N.Y. — We must remain vigilant in safeguarding the integrity of our democratic processes, especially in an age when foreign interference can threaten the very fabric of local governance.

Queens state Assemblyman Ron Kim is raising alarm after claiming that groups tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) attempted to overthrow him in the June Democratic primary in New York. This comes just days after the arrest of a former aide to Governor Kathy Hochul on charges of acting as an unregistered foreign agent, adding a chilling dimension to Kim’s claims.

Ron Kim, who represents a predominantly Asian district in Queens, believes that efforts were made to unseat him in the primary, threatening the democratic integrity of his position.

Kim asserts that these groups attempted to “steal” his seat, seeing him as an obstacle to their influence over New York politics. While the full scope of this alleged interference is still being explored, Kim’s accusation marks a serious charge that reflects the growing concerns around foreign involvement in U.S. elections.

The arrest of the former Hochul aide only days before Kim’s statement strengthens the argument that foreign agents, possibly tied to the CCP, may be attempting to influence the political landscape in America.

Kim, who has long been an outspoken advocate for human rights and a critic of China’s authoritarian regime, has made it clear that these attempts will not go unnoticed. “We need to stay vigilant against any attempt to undermine our democracy,” Kim emphasized.

This situation reflects a broader conversation around the ways foreign powers are looking to exert control, even in local elections. We, as engaged citizens and leaders, must stand united in protecting our democratic institutions from foreign interference, particularly in communities that may be targeted due to their ethnic ties.

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