Florida candidate Oliver Larkin faces heated interview over Gaza comments

Oliver Larkin, a Democratic Socialist of America-endorsed candidate for Florida’s new 25th Congressional District, recently faced a contentious interview that ended abruptly. During a segment with Local 10 journalist Glenna Milberg, Larkin claimed that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, citing the UN and Amnesty International. Milberg contested the statement, arguing the term is specific and factually incorrect in this context, before ending the interview early due to the escalating debate.

Larkin is running in a primary against incumbent Jared Moskowitz. The two candidates represent opposing wings of the Democratic Party; Larkin advocates for progressive policies such as Medicare for All and cutting military funding to Israel, while Moskowitz maintains a more moderate stance and strong support for Israel. Despite gaining progressive endorsements, recent polling indicates Larkin faces a significant challenge, with Moskowitz leading by substantial margins in several surveys.