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

President Trump delivered a speech at Mount Rushmore, framing the resurgence of communism as a "mortal threat" to American liberty. He made this bold claim on the eve of what he described as the nation's 250th birthday, aiming to rally conservative supporters with a patriotic and ideological message. This framing of communism as a direct threat to the U.S. comes amid ongoing political debates about national security and ideological purity, indicating a potential shift in how the administration views global threats and domestic dissent.