Trump Calls Democrats 'Greatest Enemy' After 'Death of Iran'

President Trump escalates rhetoric amid government shutdown

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:27pm

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In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump described the Democratic Party as the 'greatest enemy' of the United States, escalating his rhetoric amid a prolonged government shutdown.

Why it matters

Trump's comments further inflame partisan tensions in Washington and signal an increasingly combative approach from the former president as he positions himself for a potential 2024 run.

The details

Trump accused the 'Radical Left Democrat Party' of being the country's main threat, continuing his pattern of inflammatory rhetoric towards the opposing party. The comments come as the US government remains partially shut down due to an impasse over border wall funding.

  • Trump made the comments on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who served from 2017 to 2021.

Democratic Party

One of the two major political parties in the United States, currently the opposition party to the Republican Party.

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What they’re saying

“The Radical Left Democrat Party, the greatest enemy of the United States, must be dealt with. They are pure slime!”

— Donald Trump

The takeaway

Trump's inflammatory rhetoric towards the Democratic Party signals an increasingly divisive political landscape in the US, with the former president positioning himself for a potential 2024 presidential run.