Filtering
Category: Information, Memory and Manipulation ×
Attack target: Elections ×
Trait: Dissenters are labeled unpatriotic, subversive, or corrupt ×
Clear all
☆ Save this search
Tier 1 carried by a primary record
Corroborated 2+ independent news desks
Every result is verified and democracy-related.
Open an event to see its evidence. Attack and trait tags link to their definitions
Jun 25, 2026 President Trump called Democrats communists in campaign-style speeches tied to the midterms. Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The rhetoric framed political opponents as existential enemies and used inflammatory messaging to shape the information environment around elections.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Trump Criticizes Democrats as Communists in Speech — In a speech, former President Trump labeled Democrats as communists, urging voters to support Republicans to prevent a "communist takeover" of America.
- Trump Addresses Faith & Freedom Summit — On June 26, 2026, President Donald Trump addressed the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual Road to Majority conference in Washington, D.C.
Attacks
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26
wk75_IM_008
Mar 28, 2026 FBI Director Kash Patel and the Trump administration pushed to release an old FBI file on Eric Swalwell despite no finding of wrongdoing Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The effort suggested that investigative records could be weaponized to smear a political critic and distort electoral competition.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- FBI Director Pushes to Release Swalwell File — FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing to release an investigative file involving Rep.
- Trump Administration Pushes for Release of Eric Swalwell FBI File — The Trump administration, through FBI Director Kash Patel, is reportedly pushing to release records from an FBI investigation related to Congressman Eric Swalwell and alleged links to a Chinese agent.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 63 – 2026-03-28–2026-04-03
wk63_IM_003
Nov 5, 2025 Steve Bannon called for federal agencies to investigate Mamdani's citizenship and delay Proposition 50 Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The call used media influence to encourage state scrutiny of political opponents and election outcomes.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Steve Bannon Calls for Investigation into Mamdani — Steve Bannon encouraged federal agencies to investigate NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani's citizenship and suggested delaying California's Prop 50 implementation.
Attacks
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 42 – 2025-11-01–2025-11-07
wk42_IM_012
Jun 30, 2025 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt falsely attacked Zohran Mamdani during a press briefing Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The briefing used the White House platform to spread misleading claims about a political candidate and distort public debate.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- White House Press Secretary Attacks Zohran Mamdani — On June 30, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called Zohran Mamdani a "communist" and falsely accused him of antisemitism and supporting pro-Hamas groups.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 24 – 2025-06-28–2025-07-04
wk24_IM_006