Trump and Republicans return to communist attacks against Democrats ahead of the midterm elections

President Donald Trump and Republicans are labeling Democrats as communists to attack progressive candidates ahead of midterms. Democratic socialists like Zohran Mamdani and Melat Kiros have won primary elections, prompting GOP figures such as JD Vance and Mike Johnson to warn against Marxist policies. The strategy aims to contrast 'common sense' with leftist ideas as Republicans seek to maintain congressional majorities.