Immigration attorney Peter Lumaj, who fled communist Albania decades ago, has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers posed by Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s recent primary win in New York City. Lumaj, a Connecticut resident, recounts his harrowing experiences under the communist regime in Albania, emphasizing the risks of adopting similar radical policies in the United States. He points to Mamdani’s advocacy for far-left progressive ideas as a potential threat to American values and warns that such ideologies have historically led to authoritarian governance and economic collapse in countries like Eastern Europe and Venezuela.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over Mamdani’s rhetoric and policies, which some critics argue align closely with communist principles. Lumaj recounted how the communist government in Albania used government agencies to dispossess people from their property, often resorting to arrests, torture, and even killings. He specifically mentioned his own father, who was subjected to such brutal measures for resisting the regime’s demands. Lumaj warned that implementing similar policies in the United States would require the use of government force, which he believes is incompatible with the nation’s foundational principles.
President Donald Trump has also weighed in on the issue, calling Mamdani a