A record 43% of Americans now hold a positive view of socialism, according to a Gallup poll published on September 23, 2026. The figure is the highest recorded since the organization began tracking attitudes toward socialism in 2010, reflecting a significant shift in a country where anti-communism has been deeply entrenched for generations.
The findings are particularly striking among young Americans aged 18–34, 57% of whom view socialism positively, compared with 43% who hold a positive opinion of capitalism.
The findings are particularly striking among young Americans aged 18–34, 57% of whom view socialism positively, compared with 43% who hold a positive opinion of capitalism.
