President Trump warned on Truth Social that “the communists” are “finally making their move,” linking his comment to shock Democratic primary upsets in New York. Three candidates backed by progressive Zohran Mamdani — Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez — won nominations in reliably Democratic districts, with two defeating incumbents. Establishment Democrats, including Van Jones and James Carville, reacted with alarm and calls for party reassessment. The results highlight growing tensions between the party’s establishment and progressive wings.
Trump Warns 'The Communists Are Finally Making Their Move' After New York Primary Upsets
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President Donald Trump said on Thursday that “the communists” are “finally making their move,” tying his warning to surprising Democratic primary results in New York. In a post on Truth Social he wrote that he has been preparing “for the return of communists” and criticized what he described as promises to give voters “everything.”
Primary Upsets And Who Won
Tuesday’s Democratic primaries in New York produced several notable upsets in heavily Democratic districts. Three candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist and influential progressive in New York, prevailed in contested races:
- Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman to win the Democratic nomination in the 10th District.
- Darializa Avila Chevalier beat Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District primary.
- State Rep. Claire Valdez overcame Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the 7th District contest.
All three districts are considered reliably Democratic, making the Mamdani-backed nominees strong favorites in the general election.
Trump’s Statement
"The Communists are finally making their move," Trump wrote. "I've been waiting and preparing for this for a long time. It's easy to be a Communist — All you have to do is say, 'I'll give you everything,' but that means you're taking it away from others that have earned it. Over thousands of years, that Ideology has not worked once. The game is on. Enjoy watching!"
Reactions From Democrats
The primary results prompted sharp reactions from establishment Democrats. CNN commentator Van Jones warned that the party establishment was under threat, saying, "The roof is collapsing on the Democratic Party establishment." Veteran strategist James Carville went further, urging a serious rethinking of the party’s coalition and even suggesting a possible split.
Analysts say the outcomes underscore growing tensions within the Democratic coalition between establishment figures and more progressive, democratic socialist voices. The races will be watched closely for what they may signal about the party’s direction ahead of the general election.
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