Doing a little research according to Bill Buckley, Russell Kirk, and a some other top conservatives, Welch indeed did call Ike a “dedicated agent of the communist conspiracy.” He simply didn’t put those words in a late edition of his book “The Politician.” Welch also called Ike’s brother Milt a commie. All top conservatives considered Welch a nut. Which is what he was.
Yea, everyone that disagrees with your pet position is a nut.
Facts are tough things to get over though.