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Trump Labels NYC Primary Winners Communists; DSA Hails Upswing

6/24/2026

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Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier won NYC primary with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday labeling the winners communists after calling Mayor Zohran Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” during his campaign.
The NYC Democratic Socialists of America chapter announced “Socialism Wins Uptown” after Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat, prompting Senator Bernie Sanders to praise the victories as a progressive step.

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Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier won NYC primary with Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Wednesday labeling the winners communists after calling Mayor Zohran Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” during his campaign.
The NYC Democratic Socialists of America chapter announced “Socialism Wins Uptown” after Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat, prompting Senator Bernie Sanders to praise the victories as a progressive step.