Is Donald Trump’s bid to brand Democrats as ‘radical’ communists working?

In deep red South Carolina, the president helped stoke apprehension of a deeper red surge ahead of November's US midterm elections

After casting his vote in South Carolina, a man who introduced himself as Chestnut was unwilling to give his full name. You don't have a need to know," the air force veteran declared. He was, however, happy to share his views.

I'm a true American. I believe in the USA," said the man, outside Christ the Servant Lutheran church in Conway. And I don't believe in communism or socialism."