Trump's Red Scare: The Communist Canard in American Politics The specter of communism has long been a potent tool for conservative politicians, used to whip up fear and anxiety among their base.
President Donald Trump is no exception, having employed this tactic with increasing frequency as he seeks to galvanize his supporters ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump's latest iteration of the communist canard is striking in its brazenness. Gone are the subtle hints at radicalism; instead, we're witnessing a full throated attempt to brand Democrats as outright communists.