Democrats and Republicans have come together to pass a resolution formally rejecting socialism, signaling rare bipartisan agreement in Congress. The move arrives just before the high-profile meeting between Trump and Mamdani, adding heightened political interest and prompting renewed national debate over economic systems and government direction.

The blow landed in Washington before Zohran Mamdani ever stepped into the Oval Office. As the democratic socialist mayor‑elect of New York City prepared to meet Donald Trump, Congress moved…