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Trump dusts off Red Scare playbook to stop 'mini-Mamdanis'

President Trump revived anti-communist rhetoric after democratic socialist victories in Democrat primaries ahead of November midterm elections. White House officials and Republican leaders warned voters that a Democratic congressional majority would dismantle the country, with Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller calling DSA members "crazy communist lunatics." The messaging intensifies as DSA-backed candidates gain ground in primary races nationwide.

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Published 01 Aug 2026, 01:24 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 01:30 UTC

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