The 'Freedom Force': Republican group takes on the Squad and 'evil' socialism

Utah representative-elect Burgess Owens rails against the Democrats' radical agenda'

A group of incoming Republican congresspeople intends to counter the radical agenda" of the Democratic party, with the self-professed goal of becoming the Republican party's alternative to the Squad" - a group of progressive congresswomen of color including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar.

Calling themselves the Freedom Force, the Republicans say they will combat the evil" of socialism and Marxism.