Donald Trump says "Communism is an INHUMAN ideology" while denouncing Democrats as too left‑wing

President Donald Trump has made himself the main draw at the Republican convention opening Wednesday in Dallas, appearing both nights even though he is not on the Nov. 3 ballot. Wanting the midterm elections to turn on his presidency, Trump helped plan the event, which will also feature House Speaker Mike Johnson. In a recent social media post, Trump condemned communism as part of his assertion that Democrats who won their nominating contests are too left-wing for the general election. His campaign organizations have begun spending, including $10 million in the Texas Senate race, where he backed Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico. With approval numbers low, strategists disagree about whether Trump will drive Republican turnout or help Democrats in elections where the president’s party ordinarily fares poorly.