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Trump embraced a socialist he’s told voters to fear. Republicans aren’t thrilled
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Former President Donald Trump met with New York State Senator Zohran Mamdani in March 2026 and praised him publicly. Weeks earlier, Trump had characterized Democrats as "communists" at a campaign event. GOP strategists expressed frustration over the timing relative to the midterm election cycle, according to reporting from multiple outlets.