Zohran Mamdani says he’s a socialist; Trump calls him a ‘communist lunatic’ – What’s the difference?

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and NYC mayoral candidate, faces accusations of communism from Donald Trump, sparking debate over the ideologies’ differences. Mamdani advocates for public services and progressive taxation within a democratic framework, contrasting sharply with communism’s state control and abolition of markets. Trump’s rhetoric employs fear-mongering tactics, potentially misleading voters and polarizing political discourse.