Donald J.Trump calls communism the greatest threat to America since World War II
posted a stark warning on Truth Social, comparing the communist threat to Pearl Harbor and 9/11, days after socialist-backed candidates won New York primaries.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump declared communism the greatest threat facing the United States on a Truth Social post on June 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “Communism is the Greatest Threat to our Country since World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor, or 9/11! Donald J.Trump”
Trump’s brief but pointed declaration placed the perceived threat of communism alongside some of the most consequential events in American history. The post did not name specific individuals or policies but carried the tone of a rallying statement aimed at his political base.
The statement arrived days after Trump delivered extended remarks on the same theme at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 2026 policy conference on Friday. “These are not social democrats, these are hardcore, godless communists,” Trump told the crowd, calling it “the most serious threat to our country since its existence” (see washingtonexaminer.com). He warned that “ruthless communists will attack all religions, but in particular Christianity” and predicted that unchecked socialist influence would turn the country “strictly Third World.”
Trump’s focus on communism follows the results of New York’s primary elections on June 24, where three candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their races. Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier each prevailed, with Valdez defeating the handpicked successor of Rep. Nydia Velazquez and voters ousting Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat (see washingtonexaminer.com). Mamdani, Valdez, and Avila Chevalier all identify as socialists, and their victories have alarmed centrist Democrats who worry about the party’s positioning in battleground districts.
Trump also singled out Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for being “afraid” to challenge the socialist wing of his party. “I watch Schumer, he’s afraid to fight,” Trump said, adding that Democrats “are not fighting that” because “they’re afraid they’re going to lose their election” (see washingtonexaminer.com). Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been speculated as a potential challenger to Schumer.
The rhetoric marks a strategic lane for Trump, who has framed communism as both a national security issue and a domestic political threat. He compared the spread of socialist ideology to “an uncontrollable form of cancer” and predicted residents would continue leaving New York as socialist policies took hold (see washingtonexaminer.com).
Trump has posted on the topic of foreign policy 87 times across 613 total Truth Social posts in the last 30 days, reflecting a sustained focus on geopolitical and ideological themes.
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
Note: Chart generated on June 28, 2026 at 3:08 PM EST
Source: Zenger analysis
Note: Table generated by NewsFindr on June 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM EST