# Trump labels communism 'mortal threat' during US 250th anniversary event

At a celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, former President Donald Trump called communism a "mortal threat" to the country. The remarks underscore his longstanding ideological opposition to communism and signal ongoing partisan rhetoric as he considers a potential 2024 presidential run.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/4/trump-calls-communism-a-mortal-threat-at-us-250th-birthday-event?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:54:40 +0000