In a stunning development on Capitol Hill, dozens of Democrats broke ranks on Friday to join Republicans in condemning socialism—marking one of the most unexpected bipartisan moments of President Donald Trump’s second term. The vote comes at a time when many Americans are deeply concerned about rising inflation, government overreach, and the growing influence of far-left ideology in major cities.
This rare moment of unity unfolded just hours before New York City’s incoming mayor, self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, arrived in Washington for a scheduled meeting with President Trump.
A Major Bipartisan Rebuke of Socialism
The House overwhelmingly passed the anti-socialism resolution in a 285–98 bipartisan vote, with every single “no” vote coming from the Democratic Party’s most progressive wing. Two Democrats voted “present,” but 86 Democrats crossed the aisle to support Republicans in denouncing the failed ideology.
The resolution—introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL)—states clearly that Congress “denounces socialism in all its forms” and opposes the introduction of socialist policies into the American system. Salazar, whose parents escaped Castro’s communist regime, has long warned that socialism inevitably leads to government control, economic decline, and the loss of basic freedoms.
This decisive vote sends a powerful message: even many Democrats recognize the dangers of socialist policies taking root in the United States.
Trump Prepares for Unusual Meeting With Socialist NYC Mayor-Elect
Adding to the day’s political drama, Mamdani—backed by progressive icons like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—landed in Washington shortly before the vote. He is set to meet with President Trump in the afternoon to discuss various issues, including the skyrocketing cost of living facing millions of Americans.
Trump said in a radio interview that he expects the discussion to be “civil,” while Mamdani expressed plans to confront the president about economic pressures created by Democrat-run cities and far-left policy experiments.
The meeting is already drawing national attention due to the stark ideological divide between the two leaders.
Republicans Warn: History Shows Socialism Always Ends in Disaster
During the debate, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)—whose family fled Cuba in 1959—delivered a powerful warning about socialism’s long, bloody history. She argued that socialist systems, whether labeled “democratic” or not, lead to restrictions on private property, crushing government control, and widespread loss of personal liberty.
Her message echoed testimonies from millions of families across America who escaped Cuba, Venezuela, China, and the Soviet Union.
Republicans pointed to Venezuela, once one of the wealthiest countries in Latin America, now destroyed by socialist policies that triggered mass shortages, economic collapse, and a humanitarian disaster.
The Resolution Lists Socialism’s Deadliest Failures
The resolution cites historical examples that resulted in famine, mass killings, and the repression of fundamental rights, including:
• Lenin and Stalin’s Soviet Union
Responsible for the deaths of millions through forced labor, starvation, and political purges.
• Mao Zedong’s China
The Great Leap Forward produced one of the deadliest famines in world history.
• Fidel Castro’s Cuba
Marked by political imprisonment, government seizures, and chronic poverty.
• North Korea under the Kim regime
A nation where starvation and brutality remain a daily reality.
The text makes clear: where socialism rises, freedom dies.
Senate Republicans Prepare Their Version
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a companion resolution in the Senate, reinforcing the GOP’s strong stance against the spread of socialist ideology. Both resolutions were filed well before Mamdani’s election, underscoring that the Republican Party has remained consistent in its warning about socialism long before this week’s events.
Bottom Line: Even Democrats Are Backing Trump on This Issue
At a time when the country is deeply divided, this bipartisan vote shows that many Democrats now see the threat socialism poses to America’s future—and they’re willing to stand with President Trump on one of the most important ideological battles of our time.