President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric against the Democratic Party in remarks on 13 Aug., declaring that “more than half” of congressional Democrats are “sane” but are “led by insane people.” Trump also singled out New York City mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani—whom he called “a communist”—but said, “I wish him well.” The president’s comments add to a string of combative statements aimed at political opponents as the 2026 mid-term campaign cycle gathers momentum.
🚨 WATCH | @POTUS on congressional Democrats: "I would say more than half are sane, but they are led by insane people." https://t.co/pkFXP0F8BX
Trump on Democrats: “I would say more than half are sane, but they are led by insane people.” https://t.co/6pBZYarbos
Trump on the Democrats: "They are led by insane people. We have a communist running for the Mayor of New York...You see some of the people supporting him that truly don't believe what he's espousing...They have gone crazy." https://t.co/wALNa6im4x