On holiday 2 years ago, we sat at dinner with an older couple who had voted for Trump. We chatted about politics for a while and I realised the lady didn't understand the difference between America's left and right and ours. To keep it simple, I said that as far I could see it, from right to left it ran like this: Republicans, Conservatives, Democrats, Labour, also mentioning that we had other parties, not just two. She was surprised. I'd like to know what she thinks about Trump now.
I also get the feeling that Socialism is seen as Communism by Republicans, which it isn't. Perhaps that's why they get so het up about the Democrats that they cast as leftist.
So, Americans, please feel free to clarify things for everyone, if you are able.