Why is Trump attacking ‘communists’? Because he’s run out of cards to play | Robert Reich

Trump's sudden fixation on "communists" is a desperate tactic amid poor performance in the economy, foreign policy, and immigration ahead of the midterms. With rising prices outpacing wage growth, his economic policies have left most Americans poorer, while his foreign policy missteps, like the Iran war and tariffs, have been widely criticized. By attacking perceived communists, he's attempting to shift focus and stoke fear to galvanize his base, reminiscent of McCarthyism, highlighting his struggle to find effective strategies to regain momentum.