Recent actions by the president are shifting the Republican Party towards big government policies. Despite his vocal opposition to ‘radical left lunatics,’ his recent engagements tell another story.

In the last week, President Trump has been seen in friendly interactions with figures often associated with leftist politics. These include New York’s democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and Venezuela’s controversial leader, Delcy Rodríguez.

Adding to these meetings, President Trump initiated a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping last Wednesday. This sequence of events highlights an unexpected alignment with leaders typically opposed to the Republican agenda.