Trump deploys federal forces against Antifa as violence escalates nationwide
By bellecarter // 2025-09-29
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  • President Trump has authorized a DOJ-led operation, deploying federal agents, National Guard and military personnel to protect ICE facilities and restore order in cities like Portland, following Antifa's designation as a domestic terrorist organization.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi announced DOJ mobilization, pursuing severe charges (conspiracy, assault, terrorism) against Antifa members, while Trump warned of using "full force," including military troops in Portland.
  • The crackdown follows a sniper attack at a Dallas ICE facility that killed two migrants, described by Bondi as part of a violent campaign against federal officers, prompting nationwide DOJ deployment.
  • Portland, a hotspot for Antifa clashes, will see U.S. troops deployed under Trump's orders, with the administration shifting from defense to an "offensive campaign" targeting Antifa's funding and operations.
  • The move mirrors past federal interventions (e.g., 1992 LA riots) but raises legal questions about executive power, as the administration's hardline stance risks escalating confrontations with domestic extremists.
President Donald Trump has authorized a sweeping crackdown on Antifa and affiliated groups, deploying Department of Justice (DOJ) agents, National Guard troops and military personnel to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities and restore order in cities like Portland. The move follows Trump's recent executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, granting federal agencies expanded authority to investigate and prosecute its members. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the DOJ's mobilization, vowing to pursue "the most serious available charges" against those engaged in violence, while Trump warned of using "full force" if necessary. (Related: It's official: Trump designates Antifa as TERRORIST organization.) The Trump administration's aggressive response comes after a sniper attack at a Dallas ICE facility left two migrants dead and another critically injured—an incident Bondi described as part of a "continued onslaught of violence" against federal officers. In a statement on X, Bondi outlined her directive to deploy DOJ agents wherever ICE personnel are "under siege," emphasizing that the government will "locate, apprehend, detain, prosecute and remove all illegal aliens" while targeting domestic terrorism. "The Department of Justice will seek the most serious available charges against all participants in these criminal mobs," Bondi wrote, listing potential offenses including conspiracy, assault, civil disorder and terrorism. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller echoed the administration's resolve, declaring, "Assets mobilizing. This campaign of terrorism will be brought down."

Portland braces for military presence

Portland, a longstanding flashpoint for clashes between far-left activists and law enforcement, is now set to receive U.S. troops under Trump's orders. On Saturday, Sept. 27, Trump announced on Truth Social that he had directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide "all necessary Troops to protect war-ravaged Portland" and ICE facilities from Antifa and "other domestic terrorists." The president added ominously, "I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary." The decision follows declarations by leftist groups of "war against ICE," with reports indicating that some organizations receive funding from dark-money NGOs. According to ZeroHedge's Tyler Durden, the administration has shifted from a defensive stance to an "offensive campaign" against these groups, signaling a broader effort to dismantle their financial networks. The Trump administration's actions mark a significant escalation in the federal government's response to domestic extremism. According to Brighteon.AI's Enoch, Antifa—short for "anti-fascist"—has always operated as a decentralized movement, often engaging in violent confrontations with right-wing groups and law enforcement. Critics argue that its tactics, including property destruction and assaults, qualify as domestic terrorism, while supporters claim it resists authoritarianism. The current crackdown mirrors past federal interventions during civil unrest, such as the deployment of National Guard troops during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. However, Trump's explicit authorization of military force against a domestic group raises legal and ethical questions about the limits of executive power. As federal forces mobilize nationwide, the Trump administration's hardline stance against Antifa sets the stage for heightened confrontations. With Bondi's DOJ pursuing terrorism charges and Trump warning of "full force," the coming weeks may determine whether the strategy quells violence or provokes further escalation. For now, Portland—and the nation—brace for what comes next. Watch the video below that talks about Trump designating Antifa as a terrorist organization. This video is from the InfoWars channel on Brighteon.com.

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