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Trump brands his opponents as ‘communists,’ a label loaded with the baggage of American history​

By LAURIE KELLMAN
Updated 8:15 AM CDT, May 3, 2025

For years, President Donald Trump blamed “communists” for his legal and political troubles. Now, the second Trump administration is deploying that same historically loaded label to cast his opponents — from judges to educators — as threats to American identity, culture and values.

Why? Trump himself explained the strategy last year when he described how he planned to defeat his Democratic opponent, then-Vice President Kamala Harris, in the White House election.

“All we have to do is define our opponent as being a communist or a socialist or somebody who is going to destroy our country,” he told reporters at his New Jersey golf club in August.

Trump did just that — branding Harris “comrade Kamala” — and he won in November. With the assent of more than 77 million Americans who cast ballots — 49.9% of the vote — Trump is carrying that strategy into his second term.
What he’s talking about is not actually ‘communism’

In 2025, communism wields big influence in countries such as China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba. But not the United States. ...

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White House brings conspiracy theorists, former Trump officials and a family friend to its 'influencer briefings'

A review of attendees to the first three influencer briefings shows an overwhelmingly right-leaning guest list.
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Justice Department will switch its focus on voting and prioritize Trump's elections order, memo says

A new mission statement for the Justice Department unit that upholds voting rights shows it's being redirected toward prioritizing President Donald Trump's executive order on elections.
apnews.com

Mexico's president says she rejected Trump's plan to send US troops across the border

Mexico's president has said that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed sending American troops into Mexico to help her administration fight drug trafficking but that she rejected it
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Former Vice President Pence will receive the Profile in Courage Award for his actions on Jan. 6

Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election.
apnews.com

Australia's Albanese claims election victory, riding anti-Trump wave

Supporters at Labor’s election party in Sydney cheered and hugged each other as Albanese claimed victory and said his party would form a majority government.
www.usatoday.com

'My sacrifice': Canadians boycott US products as Trump feeds 'Buy Canada' surge

Canadians are foregoing their favorite American products in anger at President Donald Trump. The boycott could impact the U.S. economy.
www.usatoday.com

Analysis: Trump is trying to chill the investigative journalism that holds him to account | CNN Business

On World Press Freedom Day, there’s a bleak backdrop as Trump and his aides are actively trying to impede reporting and intimidate news outlets.
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James Carville says Democrats can't afford to lie like 'Republicans do' because they would lose credibility

Democratic political strategist James Carville expressed frustration with the state of his party, arguing that Democrats are not able to get away with lying, unlike Republicans.
www.foxnews.com

Trump blamed Biden for a down market. 2 days later, stocks are soaring.

Donald Trump might want to take back blaming Joe Biden for the stock market. Wall Street is doing quite well again.
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Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave

President Donald Trump has posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope.
apnews.com

Trump claims grocery and gas prices are falling. Experts say that's misleading

"Prices are still going up," one expert said.
abcnews.go.com

Waltz ouster adds to tumult in Trump's national security team but consolidates power in fewer hands

President Donald Trump’s removal of national security adviser Mike Waltz brings further disruption to his national security team.
apnews.com

Israel’s Gaza blockade sparks outrage as dozens die of ‘forced starvation’

Aid trucks carrying food are waiting to enter Gaza as Israel’s blockade and bombardment kill dozens of Palestinians.
www.aljazeera.com

Germany hits back at Rubio's defense of far-right AfD party

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the German intelligence agency designation of the far-right AfD party “tyranny in disguise,” after the agency classified AfD a “proven right-wing extremist organization.”
www.nbcnews.com

For America's European allies, Trump's first 100 days a time of reckoning, backlash

It was the sacrifice of U.S. and European Allied soldiers during World War II that formed the bedrock of an alliance that has lasted for over 80 years.
www.cbsnews.com

Trump's social media post targeting Harvard's tax-exempt status could create problems for the IRS

Tax and legal experts say the appearance of Trump directing the IRS to take action could work in Harvard’s favor if a legal battle ensues.
www.nbcnews.com

Analysis: A map of the ethical minefield Elon Musk’s business interests create for the US government | CNN Politics

Elon Musk sits at the center of a galaxy of companies and pursuits, all of which he appears to be maintaining while also taking point on President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal government.
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Trump: "I don't know" if everyone is entitled to due process

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President Trump said he doesn't know if everyone in the U.S., citizens or non-citizens, is entitled to due process — the constitutional command stated in both the Fifth and the Fourteenth Amendment.

"I don't know. I'm not, I'm not a lawyer. I don't know," Mr. Trump told NBC News' Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press" after she asked him whether he agreed that everyone on U.S. soil is entitled to due process in the court of law.

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New tariffs for auto parts kick in, Trump to meet newly-elected Canadian PM Mark Carney

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President Trump is insisting the economy is fine as new tariffs on imported auto parts took effect this weekend. Meanwhile, the president will meet face to face at the White House Tuesday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with Carney saying, "We expect respect." CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
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Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

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Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang.
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Kidnapped father of French crypto-millionaire rescued

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The man in his 50s reportedly had a finger missing when police found him in a house south of Paris.
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White House celebrates ‘Star Wars Day’ with AI image of muscular Trump wielding a lightsaber

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Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster

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Here's what happened during Trump's 15th week in office

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President Donald Trump officially crossed the finish line of his first 100 days in office this week, signing executive orders cracking down on immigration and advancing religious liberty.

Among the most consequential events marking the week was a major staff shakeup where he announced that National Security Advisor Mike Waltz would depart his post at the White House. Hours later, Trump unveiled plans to tap Waltz to represent the U.S. at the United Nations.

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Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says

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One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.
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Trump says he won't seek a third term

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'This is not something I'm looking to do,' Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028.
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Australia's opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat

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Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese's landslide win.
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Young men were getting a haircut ahead of Swedish festival - then they were shot dead

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Trump on using military force says "I don't see it with Canada"

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President Trump said he would talk to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about making Canada the 51st state. But the president said he didn't expect it to get to the point of using military force — though he wouldn't commit to the same for Greenland.

"Something could happen with Greenland, I'll be honest," Trump said in an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press" that aired on Sunday. He said that "we need that for national and international security," but he added "I don't see it with Canada. I just don't see it."

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Washington — PBS CEO Paula Kerger said Sunday that "we have never seen a circumstance like this" after President Trump issued an executive order last week aimed at cutting federal funding to the two major public broadcasting systems — PBS and NPR.

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The CEOs of NPR and PBS said on Sunday's "Face the Nation" they will challenge Trump's executive order to end federal funding to the organizations.
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Duckworth says Mike Waltz will have a "brutal hearing" for U.N. ambassador

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Washington — Sen. Tammy Duckworth said Sunday that she expects Mike Waltz to have a "brutal hearing" for U.N. ambassador after his surprise departure last week from his post as President Trump's national security adviser.

"He's not qualified for the job, just by nature of the fact that he participated in this Signal chain," Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

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