Joy Behar says President Donald Trump is “destroying democracy” and that America is now a “burning building.” But during the same discussion, The View acknowledged the growing political energy behind Democratic Socialist candidates.

Now, reporting on an updated Democratic Socialists of America platform raises a far more serious constitutional question.

The reported program would eliminate the United States Senate, replace the independently elected president with an executive selected by Congress, and place the federal judiciary beneath congressional authority. It also reportedly includes universal immigration amnesty, major military reductions, closing overseas bases, ending sanctions and sweeping changes to police and prisons.

Justus Knight examines what this would mean for America’s constitutional republic and compares the proposed structure with New Zealand, Cuba, China and the former Soviet Union.

This video contains political analysis, commentary and opinion based on publicly available reporting.

This video is sponsored by Chapter. I am not a licensed insurance agent, and I do not provide Medicare advice. Chapter works with licensed professionals who can help review Medicare options based on individual circumstances.