Why is Trump attacking ‘communists’? Because he’s run out of cards to play | Robert Reich
Summary
President Donald Trump is using the idea of a “communist menace” in his political messaging ahead of the midterm elections. He focuses on accusing Democratic politicians of being communists as a way to gain support, since other topics like the economy and immigration have been less effective for him.Key Facts
- President Trump criticized Democrats by calling them communists during a speech at Mount Rushmore.
- He linked the idea of communism to new, young Democratic politicians who support programs like Medicare for All and free college.
- Rising prices and unpopular policies have made it harder for Trump to talk about the economy or immigration as election issues.
- The term “communist menace” has been used historically in U.S. politics to scare voters and attack left-wing groups.
- The article compares Trump’s tactics to those used during the 1940s and 1950s, especially referencing Senator Joe McCarthy’s anti-communist actions.
- Historically, accusations of communism were used to weaken political opponents and hurt labor and civil rights movements.
- Trump’s use of these tactics reflects a long-standing pattern in American political history to use fear as a campaign tool.
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