Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Trump renews anti-communism pledge during Captive Nations Week
President Donald Trump declared July 19-25 as Captive Nations Week, a time to support people living under communist and authoritarian governments.
He said that communism is a bad ideology that brings misery and ruin, and that America will never become a communist country.
Trump also talked about how important it is to protect individual rights and freedoms, and how America's economic policies are based on free-market principles.
He said that America stands with people who are persecuted for their political or religious beliefs, and that the country will continue to support freedom and human dignity around the world.
President Donald Trump proclaimed July 19-25 as Captive Nations Week.
Trump renewed the US commitment to supporting people living under communist and authoritarian governments.
He described communism as a doctrine of darkness that delivers misery and ruin.
Trump outlined his administration's efforts to defend religious liberty and free-market principles.
He reaffirmed US support for people facing political and religious persecution.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump
- What
- Proclaimed Captive Nations Week and renewed anti-communism pledge
- When
- July 19-25, 2026
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To support people living under communist and authoritarian governments and to reaffirm America's commitment to freedom and democracy
Anti-Communism
Communism
Ideological Stance
Anti-Communism
Communism is a doctrine of darkness that delivers misery and ruin, and must be opposed.
Communism
Communism promises equality and prosperity, and can be a viable system when properly implemented.
Role of Government
Anti-Communism
Government should protect individual rights and freedoms, and not control people as property of the state.
Communism
Government should play a significant role in ensuring economic equality and providing for the needs of its citizens.
Economic Policy
Anti-Communism
Free-market principles and economic prosperity are essential for individual freedom and national greatness.
Communism
Economic policies should prioritize reducing inequality and providing social welfare to all citizens.
- Event
- Captive Nations Week
- Date
- July 19-25, 2026
- Proclaimed by
- President Donald Trump
- Purpose
- To support people living under communist and authoritarian governments
- Key Message
- America will never be a communist country
- Established
- During the Cold War
- Authorized by
- Congress
- Annual Proclamation
- Every US President since then