Donald Trump warns communism is U.S.’s greatest threat ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump addressed the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, saying communism is "the greatest threat to our country" and comparing it to World War II, Pearl Harbor and the September 11 attacks. He repeated his claim that the Democratic Party is comprised of "hard‑core, godless communists" as part of a broader anti‑communist message.

Political analysts and scholars have disputed the assertion. No Democratic candidate has ever been an elected member of the U.S. Communist Party, which numbers roughly 20,000 members, and experts such as Marc Selverstone note that Democratic socialists still support a market‑based economy. Republicans are employing the rhetoric as they head into the 2026 midterm elections, seeking to portray Democratic leaders as extremist.