Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right) | Facebook
Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Maddock, Michigan House Representative (right) | Facebook
Matt Maddock, a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, posted a series of tweets on August 21, 2025, making statements regarding communism and former President Donald Trump.
In one tweet at 03:49 UTC, Maddock wrote: "Good night kommies. Tomorrow Trump will wreck you even more than today."
Later that day at 11:57 UTC, he stated: "Communists are a threat to National Security. https://t.co/RrMccnxU1u"
A third tweet was posted at 12:29 UTC containing only a link: "https://t.co/VYvqKoirul"
Matt Maddock has been known for his outspoken support for Donald Trump and his alignment with conservative positions within Michigan politics. The term "kommies," used in the first tweet, is a pejorative reference to communists. Concerns about communist influence have periodically surfaced in U.S. political discourse since the mid-20th century, particularly during periods of heightened political polarization.
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