Trump escalates Midterm rhetoric, calls Democrats 'Jihadists'

Title: Trump escalates Midterm rhetoric, calls Democrats 'Jihadists' Category: Politics Story Time/Date: August 11, 2026, 9:04 PM PKT Virality: Final Viral Rating: 10/10 Primary Source: Mid-day / IANS Source URL: https://www.mid-day.com/amp/news/world-news/article/trump-targets-democrats-as-jihadists-communists-ahead-of-us-midterm-elections-23644190 Hashtags: Politics Trump Midterms Article: President Donald Trump has intensified his election campaign rhetoric, labeling Democratic candidates as "jihadists" and "communists" just weeks ahead of the critical November midterm elections. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump asserted that his political opponents represent a radical threat to American institutions. "Well, the one thing is we have jihadists being elected all over the place," Trump said. "We have this - whether it's communism, jihadism." When asked about recommendations for Republicans, Trump said the opposition's candidates would make it easier for his party to draw a sharp political contrast. He noted that a friend had encouraged him to use the term "jihadist" to describe the political landscape. "A friend of mine called up and said, you know, really, you should use the word jihadist because that's what's happening," he stated. The president argued that voters do not want extreme candidates controlling the government. "People don't want to have radical lunatics involved in running our country, and that's what we have," he said. He accused unnamed Democratic candidates of wanting to dismantle core American institutions, including the Supreme Court, the presidency, and the Senate. "When you look at the radicalism and the craziness of the candidates and the stupidity of what they're suggesting, let's get rid of the Supreme Court, let's get