Democratic Primaries, Left-Wing Insurgency: Dan Goldman Faces Socialist Challenge

If Dan Goldman is bitter, he has earned his consternation.

The Democratic congressman from Manhattan rose to prominence during the first Trump administration as a figure who appealed to the so-called “resistance” left. His regular appearances on what was then MSNBC contributed to his selection by House Democrats to prosecute the case against Donald Trump during his first impeachment. Goldman, the heir to the Levi Strauss & Co. fortune, translated that role into a successful run for Congress in 2022.

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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If Dan Goldman is bitter, he has earned his consternation.

The Democratic congressman from Manhattan rose to prominence during the first Trump administration as a figure who appealed to the so-called “resistance” left. His regular appearances on what was then MSNBC contributed to his selection by House Democrats to prosecute the case against Donald Trump during his first impeachment. Goldman, the heir to the Levi Strauss & Co. fortune, translated that role into a successful run for Congress in 2022.

About the Author

Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.