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 differ. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 

Saturday, July 11 Read in browser The Daily Briefing PLAY             Shopping            eNewspaper 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. 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. Spider-Man TODAY: Read an all-new Marvel comic only on USA TODAY PLAY. Spider-Man TODAY: Read an all-new Marvel comic only on USA TODAY PLAY. MORE NEWS Today's Top Stories Cases of ‘explosive' diarrhea parasite spreads to new states. See map Cases of cyclosporiasis continue to climb rapidly as 13 new states reported infections. See map tracking the spread. Witnesses dispute ICE account of immigrant's fatal shooting in Houston Three men who say they witnessed the shooting said through their attorney that ICE’s account of what happened to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is 'false.' Norway 'relaxed but competitive' ahead of first World Cup quarterfinal Norway, which has reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time, plans to embrace the moment when it faces England. Prince Harry returns to UK – See his visit amid royal family tension Prince Harry highly anticipated return to the United Kingdom includes the Duke of Sussex's Birmingham trip to a children's hospital. Cases of ‘explosive' diarrhea parasite spreads to new states. See map Cases of cyclosporiasis continue to climb rapidly as 13 new states reported infections. See map tracking the spread. Witnesses dispute ICE account of immigrant's fatal shooting in Houston Three men who say they witnessed the shooting said through their attorney that ICE’s account of what happened to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo is 'false.' Norway 'relaxed but competitive' ahead of first World Cup quarterfinal Norway, which has reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time, plans to embrace the moment when it faces England. Prince Harry returns to UK – See his visit amid royal family tension Prince Harry highly anticipated return to the United Kingdom includes the Duke of Sussex's Birmingham trip to a children's hospital. Beyoncé joins Jay-Z on stage for first 30th anniversary concert in NYC Jay-Z kicked off his 30th anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium with a surprise appearance by his wife Beyoncé. Failure to launch? Record numbers of young adults live with parents A record number of under-35 adults are living with their parents rather than negotiate the tricky math of living alone. The Internet's favorite senator may be this 74-year-old Republican A folksy, unfiltered lawmaker has become one of the most-followed U.S. senators on social media with a signature style and off-color humor. Netflix 'Little House' wild cameos from Nellie Oleson to Anne of Green Gables Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie" has the wild return of Nellie Oleson actress Alison Arngrim and "Anne of Green Gables" star Megan Follows. NYC mayor reveals how much Taylor Swift paid for Travis Kelce wedding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals Taylor Swift paid the city a hefty amount for her Madison Square Garden wedding to Travis Kelce. Beyoncé joins Jay-Z on stage for first 30th anniversary concert in NYC Jay-Z kicked off his 30th anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium with a surprise appearance by his wife Beyoncé. Failure to launch? Record numbers of young adults live with parents A record number of under-35 adults are living with their parents rather than negotiate the tricky math of living alone. The Internet's favorite senator may be this 74-year-old Republican A folksy, unfiltered lawmaker has become one of the most-followed U.S. senators on social media with a signature style and off-color humor. Netflix 'Little House' wild cameos from Nellie Oleson to Anne of Green Gables Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie" has the wild return of Nellie Oleson actress Alison Arngrim and "Anne of Green Gables" star Megan Follows. NYC mayor reveals how much Taylor Swift paid for Travis Kelce wedding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals Taylor Swift paid the city a hefty amount for her Madison Square Garden wedding to Travis Kelce. Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •   Feedback