"Antifa, short for anti-fascist, is not a singular, specific organisation but instead refers to a broad movement of left-leaning organisations and grassroots groups which oppose fascism and far-right ideology including white supremacy and neo-Nazism. The Anti-Defamation League states the label Antifa is "often misapplied to include all counter-protesters" and "persistent disinformation campaigns have dramatically affected the public perception" of the movement."
"Trump recently told reporters during a press conference in the Oval Office that he would label the movement terrorist if the move had support from other top officials in his administration. "It's something I would do, yeah," the president said. "I would do that 100%. Antifa is terrible." Trump's announcement comes days after an unnamed government official said the administration was putting together an executive order on political violence and hate speech in the wake of the death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk."
President Donald Trump announced plans to designate Antifa as a major terrorist organization and said he would recommend investigations into those funding the movement. Trump made the statements on Truth Social and in an Oval Office press conference, asserting he would label Antifa a terrorist group if supported by other officials. Antifa refers to a broad movement of left-leaning organisations and grassroots groups opposing fascism, white supremacy and neo-Nazism rather than a single organisation. The Anti-Defamation League warned the label is often misapplied and that disinformation has affected public perception. The move follows plans for an executive order on political violence after the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk; a suspect, Tyler Robinson, was arrested and faces multiple charges including aggravated murder.
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