Trump uses Mount Rushmore speech to allege ‘mortal threat’ from communism

President Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore, framing communism as a "mortal threat" to American liberty, especially on the eve of the nation's 250th birthday. He warned of a resurgence of communist influence in the country, emphasizing the need to combat this ideology. This rhetoric is part of his broader conservative agenda and aims to galvanize his base by highlighting perceived ideological threats to American values. The speech underscores the ongoing political battle over defining and responding to ideological threats in contemporary America.