# Top Trump officials call leftism 'enemies of civilization' at event

Senior officials in the Trump administration used a public event to condemn leftist ideology, labeling it an "enemy of civilization." The remarks underscore rising partisan rhetoric and deepen ideological divides ahead of upcoming elections.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/16/political-violence-event-trump-marco-rubio) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:53:07 GMT