Trump attacks Democrats as ‘communists’ — while acquiring government stakes in private companies

nbcnews.com·By Peter Nicholas, Sahil Kapur and Eleanor Skelly·2026-08-21T15:40:14.398Z
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The article argues that Donald Trump is using the word 'communism' repeatedly not because of genuine concern about ideology, but as a calculated tactic to fire up his supporters ahead of the midterm elections. It suggests his rhetoric is more about political strategy than actual policy debate, portraying the language as fear-based messaging aimed at influencing voters.

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