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Socialism Reaches Highest Public Approval Yet

American support for socialism has reached record highs, with Gallup showing 43% of Americans now viewing socialism favorably. This article explores shifting attitudes, historical context, and why younger voters increasingly embrace socialist idea.

September 25, 2026
2 min read

(Faith & Freedom) Socialism has reached its highest level of public favorability in Gallup polling, with 43% of Americans now saying they have a positive view of the economic system.

The figure, released Wednesday, is the first time socialism has surpassed 39% in Gallup’s trend dating back to 2010. Socialism still trails capitalism and free enterprise, which 55% and 81% of Americans view positively, respectively, but it has now overtaken big business, which has a 35% favorability rating. Small business remains the most popular of the five economic concepts tested, at 95%.

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