The president, vice-president and members of Congress have begun calling for the government to investigate progressive organizations in the wake of the Charlie Kirk murder, in terms those targeted say are reminiscent of the House Un-American Activities Committee and the “red scare” of the 1950s.
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Progressive groups fear ‘McCarthy era’ attacks in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting
Advocacy groups say Trump and allies’ calls for investigations represent attempt to ‘quash dissent’