Socialism in practice means more power for Trump, experts say
Support for socialism is growing in the United States, but what voters believe could be a system that rewards ordinary people with more power could end up reducing their quality of life and handing the Trump administration more control, experts say.
TL;DR
- 58% of Democrats view socialism positively, compared to 32% for capitalism.
- Favorability toward socialism among Democrats rose from 50% in 2010 to 66% in 2025.
- Nearly half of Americans aged 18-34 have a favorable view of socialism.
- Proponents frame socialism as expanding rights such as housing, healthcare, and education.
- Critics suggest socialism could reduce quality of life and increase government control.