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Trump Declares Communism Greatest Threat to America in Mount Rushmore Speech
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What was said
"Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty. It is the greatest threat to our country, including World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor, or even 911. We're not going to let this happen to us. Believe me, we're not letting it happen because communism is the enemy of free people everywhere."
President Trump delivered a strongly worded condemnation of communism at Mount Rushmore on Independence Eve, declaring it a greater threat than previous existential crises including World Wars and 9/11. He framed the resurgence of communist ideology, including from newcomers to America, as an attack on American identity and the Constitution. Trump drew explicit battle lines, stating Americans must choose between loyalty to Karl Marx or America, but cannot be both.
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- Reality Check with Ross Coulthart
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- Kick off to America's 250th birthday | Katie Pavlich Tonight Full Show
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