Trump has Antifa in the crosshairs
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On September 15, President Donald Trump announced he is considering designating the far-left anti-fascist movement Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, signaling a crackdown on left-wing groups he accuses of inciting violence.
Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said, “It’s something I would do, yeah,” contingent on support from Cabinet officials and the Justice Department.
He emphasized Antifa’s role, stating, “Antifa is terrible. There are other groups,” and accused them of “getting away with m*rder” without providing specific evidence. Trump also revealed discussions with Attorney General Pam Bondi about pursuing racketeering (RICO) charges against left-wing groups allegedly funding agitators, asserting, “They should be put in jail, what they’re doing to this country is really subversive.”
Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller echoed this, targeting a “network of organizations” like Black Lives Matter for allegedly orchestrating riots, claiming, “The key point the president has been making is somebody is paying for all of this.
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Trump’s consideration of labeling Antifa a terrorist organization is grounded in the group’s history of violent tactics, which align with domestic terrorism’s definition—acts dangerous to human life intended to intimidate or coerce civilians or influence government policy.
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If Antifa has been engaging in violence, then an investigation is warranted. Other left-wing groups could also be investigated if they orchestrated riots.
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