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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Democratic socialists are “communists” and Congress could be controlled by a “communist caucus.”
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Democratic socialism and communism are distinct political ideologies. Democratic socialists generally advocate pursuing economic changes through democratic institutions, while communist movements historically encompass substantially different political and economic systems. FactCheck.org also found no communists serving in Congress and no known communist candidates running for the House or Senate.
Date: 09/20/2026
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Last Updated on September 20, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check