Matt Margolis writes for PJMedia.com that President Donald Trump tricked leading Democrats into backing an unpopular colleague.
Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from a fight, but this time, he’s done more than just rattle the Democrats—he’s practically handed Republicans the keys to a midterm landslide in 2026. The playbook was simple, the execution flawless, and the results devastating for the opposition.
Here’s what happened.
When Zohran Mamdani, the antisemitic socialist, won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, many Democrats were less than thrilled. Last month, the Associated Press reported that his victory “exposed anew the fiery divisions plaguing the Democratic Party as it struggles to repair its brand nearly half a year into Donald Trump’s presidency.” …
… For many Democrats who understand they have to toe a more mainstream line, Mamdani’s views were too radioactive, his presence too much of a risk for a party already struggling to hold together its fragile coalition. The last thing Democratic leadership wanted was to be seen defending someone so far outside the mainstream.
And Trump saw an opening and took it.
He didn’t just call out the Democrats—he set a trap, daring them to take a stand on Mamdani. Would they show some backbone and denounce extremism? Or would they cave to the activist base that’s been dragging their party leftward for years? The answer came swiftly, and it was exactly what Trump wanted. …
… In a single stroke, Trump forced the Democrats to embrace the very radicalism they’d been trying to keep at arm’s length. Now, instead of drawing a clear line between themselves and the far-left fringe, Democratic leaders are publicly aligned with it.
This wasn’t just a tactical win for Trump—it was a strategic masterstroke. By making Mamdani the cause célèbre of the Democratic Party, he’s ensured that every vulnerable Democrat running in 2026 will have to answer for their party’s refusal to stand up to extremism.
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