Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats

Jul 10, 2026 ·1 min read

Key Takeaway

During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala. "

Published July 10, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a press conference at Beştepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit on July 08, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala."

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

What is "Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats" about?+

During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala."

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This story was reported by NPR News.