Trump's Red Scare: A Desperate Attempt to Revive a Fading Rhetoric As the US approaches its midterm elections, President Donald Trump has revisited some of his favorite Cold War era tropes.
He is warning about a communist takeover of the Democratic Party, an attempt to radicalize his base and distract from the economic concerns that have been plaguing him for months.
This brand of red baiting is curious because it disconnects Trump's words from his actions.