"Trump made his announcement, as usual, on his own social media platform, Truth Social: I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION, Trump wrote. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices."
"Since Antifa lacks a leader or organized structure, it was not immediately clear how Trump intends to substantiate this threat. While police say some antifascist activists are highly organized in local cells, it is impossible to determine the membership, or even define when someone deserves the name. Furthermore, as a domestic group, Antifa is ineligible for inclusion on the State Department's list of foreign terrorist organizations."
"That list includes enemies of the United States, such as the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, and, since February, the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua. This designation allows the Department of Justice to prosecute those who provide material support to listed entities. Trump also raised the possibility earlier this week of revoking tax-exempt status for liberal nonprofits, like the one headed by the billionaire George Soros."
President Donald Trump said he will designate Antifa as a terrorist organization and labeled it "a sick, dangerous, radical left disaster." He posted the claim on Truth Social and said he will recommend investigations of those funding Antifa under the highest legal standards. The announcement followed the murder of MAGA youth leader Charlie Kirk and accusations blaming the radical left. Antifa lacks a central leadership or unified structure, complicating efforts to define membership or enforce a designation. As a domestic movement Antifa cannot be listed as a foreign terrorist organization, limiting some federal legal options.
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