Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats
President Trump is increasingly using 'communist' rhetoric to attack Democratic opponents ahead of the midterms. Historians note that this strategy is deeply rooted in Trump's political upbringing and his association with figures like Roy Cohn.
Why it matters
This messaging strategy reflects a broader trend in American political polarization and the use of historical ideological labels to define electoral contests.
President Trump made sure to repeat what has become one of his main attacks on Democrats ahead of the fall midterms before leaving a global summit in Turkey dominated by the Iran ceasefire.
The article provides historical context and expert analysis to explain the president's rhetoric without endorsing or condemning the political strategy.
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