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Clinton Warns GOP Communist Labels Could Sway 2026 Election

8/8/2026

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Hillary Clinton warned on August 7, 2026, on the Pivot podcast after Abdul El-Sayed’s August 5 primary win that Republican “communist” or “socialist” attacks could succeed in the 2026 elections.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both called El-Sayed a “communist,” a GOP tactic.
Clinton cited New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s 2025 win, noting scare tactics failed despite spending, and urged Democrats to unite after divisive primaries.

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Hillary Clinton warned on August 7, 2026, on the Pivot podcast after Abdul El-Sayed’s August 5 primary win that Republican “communist” or “socialist” attacks could succeed in the 2026 elections.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both called El-Sayed a “communist,” a GOP tactic.
Clinton cited New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s 2025 win, noting scare tactics failed despite spending, and urged Democrats to unite after divisive primaries.