"As one Nation, we vow to ensure our Republic remains the fiercest guardian of freedom and democracy the world has ever known," Trump said. Centuries of bloodshed prove that communism has failed every society that has ever embraced it," Trump said. Trump said communism remained "the gravest threat our Nation faces" and outlined his administration's efforts to defend religious liberty and free-market principles. Looking ahead, Trump reaffirmed US support for people facing political and religious persecution. Trump proclaimed July 19 through July 25, 2026, as Captive Nations Week.