Democrats and Republicans have come together to pass a resolution formally rejecting socialism, signaling rare bipartisan agreement in Congress. The move arrives just before the high-profile meeting between Trump and Mamdani, adding heightened political interest and prompting renewed national debate over economic systems and government direction.

Introduced weeks earlier, the resolution passed by a wide margin of 285–98, with 86 Democrats joining Republicans in support. Backers framed the measure as a reaffirmation of capitalism and liberal democracy, particularly in light of historical experiences with authoritarian regimes that operated under socialist banners. Among those voting in favor were Hakeem Jeffries and several New York Democrats, including Ritchie Torres, Gregory Meeks, Grace Meng, Laura Gillen, and Tom Suozzi. Suozzi, in particular, had previously distanced himself from Mamdani during the mayoral campaign, reflecting the ideological divide between establishment Democrats and the city’s expanding democratic socialist movement.

Republican supporters, including Nicole Malliotakis, emphasized personal and historical reasons for their opposition to socialism, often citing family experiences in countries such as Cuba. Progressive Democrats, however, pushed back. Figures like Maxine Waters argued that the resolution prioritized ideological messaging over addressing immediate economic pressures faced by working families.Continue reading…