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Vance’s answer drew backlash after he tied socialism to foreign labor and transgender athletes while announcing new visa enforcement actions against Microsoft and Adobe.

  • On Thursday, Vice President JD Vance redefined 'socialism' at a White House press conference, linking the ideology to 'replacing American workers with foreign workers' and 'boys to play in girls' sports.'
  • Vance simultaneously announced Microsoft and Adobe's suspension from the PERM labour certification programme, alleging the H-1B visa system is 'rife with fraud' and that firms prioritize foreign workers over Americans.
  • A Gallup poll released Wednesday indicates about 43% of Americans view socialism positively, the highest since 2010. Republicans are centering opposition to socialism ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
  • Critics and political figures widely mocked Vance's unorthodox definition online. Former congressman Justin Amash's response on X, stating 'Socialism is when I don't like something,' garnered more than 20,000 likes.
  • Experts suggest Vance's remarks indicate a strategic pivot to culture wars. Republicans may increasingly tie socialism to social issues to test what rhetoric resonates with voters before the midterms.
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Daily Kos broke the news in Oakland, United States on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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