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Trump warns of 'communists,' but here's what democratic socialists are

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Trump warns of 'communists,' but here's what democratic socialists are
From left, congressional candidate Claire Valdez, congressional candidate Brad Lander, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier raise their hands during a Get Out the Vote rally on June 18, 2026, in New York City.

From left, congressional candidate Claire Valdez, congressional candidate Brad Lander, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier raise their hands during a Get Out the Vote rally on June 18, 2026, in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Democratic socialists like AOC and Zohran Mamdani have made inroads in some cities. Republicans call them communists but the ideologies differ.
 

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Trump warns of 'communists,' but here's what democratic socialists are

Democratic socialists like AOC and Zohran Mamdani have made inroads in some cities. Republicans call them communists but the ideologies diff...