Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections

Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened over 60 countries to address what the Trump administration calls 'left-wing' political terrorism, a key Republican issue ahead of midterms. Studies show fewer reported left-wing incidents in the U.S. compared to far-right violence, but the administration frames this as a critical threat, citing a 2025 report indicating left-wing attacks surpassed right-wing ones for the first time in decades. Trump and allies, including Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, have criticized Democrats and left-wing groups as communists or Marxists seeking to undermine American values.