Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
During Captive Nations Week 2026, the President declared solidarity with those suffering under communism and tyranny, renewing the United States' commitment to liberty both globally and domestically. The proclamation stresses that socialism, communism, and totalitarianism will never be permitted in the country, affirming the nation's role as a guardian of freedom and democracy.
The President described communism as a doctrine that promises equality and prosperity but delivers misery, citing historical failures and describing it as an ideology that denies individual rights by treating people as state property. The proclamation contrasts this with the American belief in individual rights as God-given and outside any government’s reach.
The statement notes the United States' historical resistance to tyranny and identifies communism as the nation's gravest contemporary threat. It outlines initiatives under the President's administration to defend core rights such as life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and religious freedom. These include the Religious Liberty Commission addressing anti-religious bias and the White House Faith Office supporting faith-based organizations serving communities.
Economic freedom and free markets are also highlighted as central to the nation’s prosperity, with the proclamation framing America's economic system as a source of hope for oppressed peoples worldwide. The United States reaffirms its identity by committing never to become a communist or socialist nation, underscoring the importance of liberty to the national character and global leadership.
Finally, the proclamation expresses ongoing support for all who seek freedom, including those imprisoned for speech or faith, emphasizing America’s role as a symbol of liberty and a beacon for captive nations worldwide.