Xochitl Hinojosa is a Democratic political strategist and commentator.
What DI has documented
DI has documented statements by Xochitl Hinojosa on 2026 Midterm Elections, Antisemitism, and Political Violence, among other topics. Read the quotations, original sources and related cases below.
Role at the time: Democratic strategist and CNN panelist
Condemned
Statement summary
Hinojosa criticized Fetterman's Republican-convention appearance as different from bipartisan policymaking.
“honestly very disappointing”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)CNN AC360: Hinojosa on Fetterman's Republican-convention appearanceOpening Fetterman panel, Xochitl Hinojosa's comments before 20:15:22 ET
Why we used this label
An explicit negative assessment of the campaign appearance.
At the September 9, 2026 Republican convention, Democratic Senator John Fetterman introduced Republican Senator Dave McCormick and promised cooperation with President Trump on Pennsylvania steel. Supporters welcomed bipartisanship; critics called it campaign-stage help for an administration Fetterman’s voters expected him to oppose.
After the Temple Israel attack, Abdul El-Sayed condemned antisemitism but linked the assailant’s actions to an Israeli airstrike that killed relatives, describing violence as a cycle. Critics said it rationalized the attack or shifted responsibility; El-Sayed denied justification and later apologized for adding context.
