Published July 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Opinion: why the left keeps reaching for the communist label
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In America 250 remarks at Mount Rushmore, President Trump warned of a 'communist menace' and said Americans cannot be both communists and patriots. Separately, FIFA lifted the red card suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun after Trump reportedly called FIFA's president to request a review.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 d ago, when The Intercept reported it. Coverage has since grown to 8 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
