Secretary of State Marco Rubio gathered leaders from over 60 nations to launch a Trump‑era campaign against what the administration labels “left‑wing political terrorism,” despite data showing such incidents are rare in the United States and far‑right violence remains historically higher. A recent CSIS report noted a modest rise in left‑wing attacks but emphasized that right‑wing terrorism still outnumbers them and could rebound, urging vigilance on both sides. The push aligns with Republican midterm rhetoric framing the Democratic left as a communist threat, echoed by Trump, Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Critics warn the narrative conflates legitimate dissent with terror and risks diverting attention from more prevalent far‑right extremism.
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