Overview
- The White House published an official proclamation on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, designating November 1 through November 7 as Anti‑Communism Week and calling on Americans to remember victims of socialism and communism.
- The proclamation says communist and socialist ideologies threaten individual freedom and urges vigilance to defend U.S. founding principles and the free market.
- The administration released the statement on Election Day as midterm results began to arrive and highlighted several 2026 candidates it said have ties to or backing from the Democratic Socialists of America.
- The action is ceremonial: the proclamation expresses policy views and political messaging but does not create new legal bans or enforcement measures, and it was issued alongside a separate White House space‑policy proclamation.
- The move continues a pattern of recurring anti‑communism messaging from the president dating back to 2017 and a similar 2025 proclamation, and it may shape campaign rhetoric and voter perceptions in tight midterm races.