Republicans say they hate communists. So why do they like Donald Trump?

October 4, 2026 · 4:10 am 3 sources

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• Republicans say they hate communists. So why do they like Donald Trump?
  The Guardian · October 4, 2026 11:00
  Trump supporters may be surprised to learn the state takeover of means of production is not driven by the left Americans will never accept the Democratic party’s slide to the left, or so desperate Republicans are hoping. With the midterm elections fast upon us, Zohran Mamdani’s promise of a few…
• Trump sets off on midterm blitz – are his trademark rallies a liability for Republicans?
  The Guardian · October 4, 2026 11:00
  Rallies have been mainstay of president’s brand but even some in his own party fear voters are sick of the sight of him “Get your asses in that car.” That was Donald Trump’s order, he later recalled, to his motorcade after foul weather grounded Air Force One in Texas on Thursday. The 85-mile dash…

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• Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio
  Al Jazeera · October 4, 2026 04:10
  US president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.