Trump called the left wing of the Democratic Party the greatest threat to the U.S.
Donald Trump stated on June 29 that the left wing of the Democratic Party poses one of the greatest threats to the United States, comparing it in terms of risk to world wars. According to him, internal political conflicts could have serious consequences for the country.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the increase in the number of Democratic candidatesin the midterm congressional elections is “one of the greatest threats” to the country’s future, a threat comparable in severity to World War I and World War II.
The American leader emphasized that representatives of the Democratic Party’s left wing are merely using this political term as a cover because it “sounds good” to voters. In reality, according to Trump, the ideology of these candidates is an attempt to covertly introduce communism into the United States.
The president stressed that he considers this trend to be potentially the most dangerous challenge to the U.S., perhaps even since the founding of the American nation. Trump compared domestic left-wing movements to the most devastating historical tragedies and military conflicts, including the September 11 terrorist attacks and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Trump expressed his conviction that, despite possible skepticism and derision from his opponents, sensible and intelligent people will ultimately agree with his assessment, since the U.S. has never before faced such a destructive domestic threat.
Trump and Iran differed in their statements regarding nuclear inspections, assets, and the Strait of Hormuz.
As a reminder, global prices for Brent crude fell after the conclusion of talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland, during which Tehran announced that it had secured exemptions for the export of oil and petrochemical products. This eased market concerns about a potential supply shortage.
Global oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, June 19, amid reports of an agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Brent futures fell to $77.96 per barrel, while WTI futures dropped to $74.96, their lowest levels since late February.
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