Trump claims Democratic primary winners are “jihadists” in new remarks

At a signing ceremony in the Oval Office on Monday, President Donald Trump warned that Democratic primary voters are electing “jihadists” across the 2026 race. He linked progressive candidates to radical ideas, saying they aim to dismantle the Supreme Court, the presidency, and possibly the Senate. Trump also claimed these candidates support defunding police and abolishing the military, describing such proposals as “radical lunacy.”

While no specific candidates were identified, he portrayed them as failures from “other failed countries” imposing their views on the United States. The remarks continue a pattern of Republicans labeling left-leaning opponents as communists or extremists. Trump’s comments were broadcast in full for viewers to assess.