As communism continues to gain ground in the worldview of democrats—a reality showcased through the recent election of Zorhan Mamdani to be New York City Mayor—President Trump took the historic step of signing a proclamation declaring “Anti-Communism Week” to highlight “one of history’s most destructive ideologies.”
The Proclamation declared November 2 through November 8 as “anti-communism week,” with the President reiterating the United States’ commitment to ensure that communist systems “find their place, once and for all, on the ash heap of history.”
“Across continents and generations, communism has wrought devastation upon nations and souls,” the President’s Proclamation emphasized. “More than 100 million lives have been taken by regimes that sought to erase faith, suppress freedom, and destroy prosperity earned through hard work, violating the God-given rights and dignity of those they oppressed.”
“As we honor their memory, we renew our national promise to stand firm against communism, to uphold the cause of liberty and human worth, and to affirm once more that no system of government can ever replace the will and conscience of a free people,” the statement continued. “For more than a century, communism has brought nothing but ruin. Wherever it spreads, it silences dissent, punishes beliefs, and demands that generations kneel before the power of the state instead of standing for freedom. Its story is written in blood and sorrow, a grim reminder that communism is nothing more than another word for servitude.”
A recent survey placed a spotlight on Americans’ confusion on the topic of Communism. While only 14% of respondents strongly viewed communism favorably—an alarming number in its own right—a whopping 43% said the same for socialism, which directly mirrors communist doctrine.
In his Proclamation, the President went on to acknowledge the disturbing rise of this dangerous ideology in America, warning that a growing number of politicians are giving new life to old lies.
“New voices now repeat old lies, cloaking them in the language of ‘social justice’ and ‘democratic socialism,’ yet their message remains the same: give up your freedom, place your trust in the power of the government, and trade the promise of prosperity for the empty comfort of control,” he cautioned. “America rejects this evil doctrine. We remain a Nation founded on the eternal truth that liberty and opportunity are the birthrights of every person, and that no ideology, whether foreign or domestic, can extinguish them.”
The creation of “Anti-Communism Week” is an essential step in educating Americans about the reality of communism, coming at a time when many are obliviously running into the trap of its false promises.
Dr. David Reagan, in his article, “Legalized Theft: The Dangerous Socialist Movement Once Again Rears Its Ugly Head In America,” rightly noted that the rise of communist ideology can be directly linked to a society’s secularization.
“How can this resurrection of Socialism be explained? It relates to the rapid secularization and paganization of American society in recent years, especially since the election of President Barack Obama in 2008,” Reagan explained. “During that campaign, Obama made a promise ‘to spread the wealth around.'”
“Socialism always flourishes in a secular society,” he stressed. “And the reason is simple. Here’s how Robert Knight of the American Civil Rights Union has explained it: ‘… Socialism goes hand in hand with abandoning God and worshiping the idol of an ever-growing government.'”
“Bernie Sanders promised that government would become the National Nanny by providing every need,” Reagan continued. “He promised free college, free health care, and another $10 trillion in federal spending. When considering such reckless promises, Robert Knight asked, ‘What’s not to like if you view government as an ATM machine for all your needs?’ Or, to put it another way, ‘Who needs God when government will supply everyone’s needs at someone else’s expense?'”
“History attests to the fact that people are always willing to surrender their freedoms for the promise of security,” he concluded. “That is exactly what Socialism does.”
