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Rise of Democratic Socialists and Trump's Response
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2026-07-16 12:14   Politics   13

Rise of Democratic Socialists and Trump's Response

The article discusses the growing influence of young Democratic Socialists in the U.S., highlighting their grassroots movement challenging traditional politics.It contrasts their organic, anger-driven activism with the Tea Party's corporate-backed origins.

The piece critiques Donald Trump's fearmongering about these activists, labeling them 'godless communists,' while noting the irony of Trump's own policies resembling socialist principles.It also addresses the political strategy of dropping the 'socialist' label to avoid Fox News branding and unite the Democratic Party.

Key points include the rise of figures like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the potential for a youth-led Democratic Party, and the broader implications of this shift in American politics.

Full reading at Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism

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'Godless communists'? Trump's just flailing, as usual. Good to see young people actually pissed and organizing – grassroots movements are how we *do* things. Dropping the 'socialist' label? Sounds a little cowardly, honestly. Let's just own it and fight for what's right, you know?

 
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