# Who gets called a communist in America?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/who-gets-called-a-communist-in-america/
- Published: 2026-11-04T17:01:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T07:06:02+00:00
- Original publisher: Vox (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.vox.com/videos/508759/who-gets-called-a-communist-in-america
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump is using communist accusations against the left on the campaign trail.
- US anti-communist rhetoric has often been tied to Christian identity.
- The video examines whether the strategy may appeal to voters today.

## Summary

President Donald Trump has made accusations of communism a prominent attack on the left during the US midterm campaign. The article explains that this rhetoric has a long history in American politics and has often linked communism to threats against the country’s values and way of life.

The video traces how anti-communism has intersected with religion, particularly Christianity. In the 1950s, President Dwight D. Eisenhower added “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance, and “In God We Trust” appeared on US currency. The article says Republican politicians have sometimes used communist accusations to appeal to evangelical Christian voters, and considers whether the approach will resonate today.

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