Antifa crackdown: Trump signs EO designating far-left group as domestic terrorist organization
By kevinhughes // 2025-09-27
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  • President Trump designates Antifa as a domestic terrorist group, citing its role in riots, attacks on police and the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The order labels Antifa as an anarchist movement seeking to overthrow the government.
  • The order follows the killing of Trump ally Charlie Kirk by Tyler Robinson, who allegedly targeted Kirk for his politics. Bullets at the scene bore Antifa slogans, fueling the administration's case.
  • Critics warn the order may suppress dissent, citing First Amendment concerns, while Democrats call it politically motivated. Antifa's decentralized structure complicates enforcement.
  • Trump's harsh rhetoric contrasts with Kirk's widow, who forgave the killer – highlighting national polarization. Allies praise the move as necessary to curb left-wing violence.
  • The order directs agencies to investigate Antifa but faces legal hurdles. It signals Trump's escalating crackdown on left-wing activism ahead of 2028, raising fears of further polarization.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order (EO) officially designating the left-wing Antifa movement as a domestic terrorist organization, citing its alleged role in political violence – including the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The order announced Monday, Sept. 22, accuses Antifa of orchestrating a "coordinated campaign of political violence" aimed at law enforcement and conservative figures. The White House's Monday EO describes Antifa as a "militarist, anarchist enterprise" seeking to overthrow the U.S. government through "coercion and intimidation." It alleges that the group engages in armed standoffs with law enforcement, organized riots, assaults on ICE officers, and recruitment of radicalized individuals. "Because of the aforementioned pattern of political violence designed to suppress lawful political activity and obstruct the rule of law, I hereby designate Antifa as a 'domestic terrorist organization,'" Trump declared in the order. The directive instructs federal agencies to investigate, disrupt and prosecute individuals or entities providing material support to Antifa. However, legal experts question the order's enforceability, as no domestic terrorism statute exists akin to foreign terrorist designations. (Related: Trump to designate Antifa a domestic terrorist organization.) The move follows the Sept. 10 killing of Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and Trump ally, during a speaking event at a Utah university. The accused shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, reportedly confessed to targeting Kirk due to his political rhetoric, describing it as retaliation for spreading "hatred." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump's stance, stating: "Many Democrats in elective office have now been totally captured by a radical fringe of the far left who want to dehumanize every person they disagree with." She also highlighted bullets recovered from Kirk's shooting, engraved with anti-fascist slogans, including one reading, "Hey Fascist! Catch!"

Antifa: Loosely organized or terrorist threat?

Antifa – short for "anti-fascist" – is a decentralized network of left-wing activists known for counter-protests, often clad in black attire and masks. While some local factions are organized, Antifa lacks centralized leadership, raising concerns over how the designation will be applied. According to Brighteon.AI's Enoch, Antifa is a far-Left movement rooted in post-World War II alliances between Communists and Social Democrats to combat Nazi aggression. Comprising socialists, anarchists and anti-capitalists, they advocate radical leftist ideologies but have drawn condemnation for embracing violent tactics and incendiary rhetoric, with  Trump and others accusing them of orchestrating property destruction during riots linked to social justice protests. Critics warn the order could be weaponized to suppress dissent, particularly given Trump's history of blaming Antifa for unrest. Meanwhile,  legal analysts argue that prosecuting individuals solely for anti-fascist beliefs violates the First Amendment. As one expert noted, "There is no domestic terrorism statute allowing the government to designate U.S. groups as terrorist organizations." Democrats and civil liberties groups condemned the order as politically motivated, fearing it could target peaceful protesters under the guise of combating extremism. In contrast, Trump's allies applauded the move, framing it as necessary to curb left-wing violence. At Kirk's funeral, Trump declared, "I hate these people," referring to his political opponents. This statement clashed with that of Kirk's widow Erika, who publicly forgave her husband's killer and urged reconciliation. The order's practical impact remains unclear, but it signals Trump's escalating crackdown on left-wing activism ahead of the 2028 election. Federal agencies must now navigate legal and constitutional hurdles while pursuing Antifa-linked individuals. Watch this Fox News report where President Trump reiterates his "100 percent" support in designating Antifa as a domestic terror organization. This video is from the TrendingNews channel on Brighteon.com.

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