Trump calls democratic socialists ‘biggest threat to our nation there is’

President Trump has launched a scathing attack on democratic socialist candidates, comparing their ideology to a greater threat to the United States than both World War II and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In a heated exchange with reporters in the Oval Office, Trump claimed that the term "social democrat" is merely a euphemism for communism, a notion he believes poses a significant danger to the country. The comments come at a time when democratic socialism is gaining traction among progressive voters, with several high-profile candidates embracing the label. As the 2024 presidential election heats up, Trump's remarks are likely to fuel the ongoing debate over the role of socialism in American politics.

President Trump slammed democratic socialist candidates Monday, calling their movement more dangerous to the U.S. than previous world wars and the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “They use the word social democrat because it sounds so nice, but it’s really communism you’re talking about,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “I think it’s the...