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Trump Brands Democrats Communists; Polls Show He Trails

7/6/2026

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President Donald Trump revived Cold War rhetoric by calling Democrats “hardcore, godless communists” at North Dakota events.
Leaders Vice President J.D. Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed the anti-communist theme for the 2026 midterms.
Political scientists said none of the Democratic candidates belong to the Communist Party and favor market-based social programs.
Polls indicate Trump trails in battleground districts while most Senate voters view Democrats as too far left.

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President Donald Trump revived Cold War rhetoric by calling Democrats “hardcore, godless communists” at North Dakota events.
Leaders Vice President J.D. Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed the anti-communist theme for the 2026 midterms.
Political scientists said none of the Democratic candidates belong to the Communist Party and favor market-based social programs.
Polls indicate Trump trails in battleground districts while most Senate voters view Democrats as too far left.