Trump Casts Democratic Socialists as National Threat Before Midterms

At Mount Rushmore on July 3, Trump called democratic socialists "the greatest threat to our country since its founding," comparing them to World War II and 9/11. The attack followed progressive primary victories in New York, Colorado, and Texas—signaling a leftward shift in the Democratic caucus. Trump linked ideology to immigration policy, suggesting left-wing figures and undocumented arrivals should be removed. The speech mixed patriotic ceremony with midterm campaign strategy.