Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is warning that the rise of socialism poses a “grave threat” to American cities, drawing a sharp contrast between that movement and the pro-business, free-market approach he says has helped Dallas thrive.
Johnson joined FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on “Varney & Co.” to discuss the rise of socialism in U.S. cities and why he believes it poses a broader threat to the country’s economic future.
Johnson, who served as a Democratic state lawmaker before being elected mayor in 2019 and switched to the Republican Party in 2023, argued that the political divide extends beyond party labels and centers on how cities approach work, accountability and free markets…