Trump attacks DSA candidates as 'communists.' Will it stick?
Episode Date: August 2, 2026President Trump has repeatedly warned that the communists are coming for America. And he’s not talking about China or North Korea. He’s talking about...
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1172 episodes transcribedPresident Trump has repeatedly warned that the communists are coming for America. And he’s not talking about China or North Korea. He’s talking about...
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