White House issues 72-page report slamming 'socialism' as Trump blasts Democrats

The Trump administration released a 72-page manifesto articulating the ills of socialism Tuesday amid President Donald Trump's recent claims that his political opponents will turn the U.S. into "the next Venezuela" if they succeed in the upcoming midterm elections. The report, published by the Council of Economic Advisers, which is led by Kevin Hassett, warns that "socialism is making a comeback in American political discourse," zeroing in on proposals to enact "Medicare for all" championed by progressive lawmakers. The report comes after an op-ed by Trump in USA Today decrying government-run health-care proposals and before the midterm elections in November. More…