Tag: political_rhetoric

Media Monitor: PolitiFact examines Trump's communism claims, debate over U.S. first capital

10 Jul 2026 8:36 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact's Ellen Hine

PolitiFact examines President Trump's recent claims labeling Democrats as communists and delves into the historical debate over whether New York City or Philadelphia was the United States' first capital.

Politics and Government Media General Politics Democratic Party Republican Party Federal Government Election Social Issues Donald Trump Communism New York City Philadelphia U.S. History Political Rhetoric PolitiFact's Ellen Hine