Antifa designated as terrorist group by Trump, according to his statement
President Trump Designates Antifa as a Major Terrorist Organization
In a controversial move, President Donald Trump has designated Antifa as a "major terrorist organization." The announcement was made during a state visit to the United Kingdom on September 17, 2025.
The decision comes in the wake of the assassination of a close aide, Charlie Kirk, and Trump's call for thorough investigations into those funding Antifa, in accordance with the highest legal standards.
Antifa, an umbrella term for far-left-leaning militant groups that resist fascists and neo-Nazis, is not a singular entity but consists of various groups. It is a decentralized movement, making it challenging to label as a traditional terrorist organization.
Trump, in his announcement, referred to Antifa as a "SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER." He also plans to "strongly recommend" investigating funders of Antifa.
However, the White House did not immediately offer details on how the administration would label Antifa as a terrorist organization. This move has sparked debates and concerns about the potential impact on free speech and civil liberties.
It's important to note that Christopher Wray, Trump's former FBI director, stated in 2020 that Antifa is an ideology, not an organization. This distinction could pose challenges in implementing the designation.
In July 2019, Senators Bill Cassidy and Ted Cruz introduced a resolution in the Senate to condemn the violent acts of Antifa and to designate the group a domestic terror organization. This resolution, however, did not pass.
The announcement was made in a social media post shortly before 1:30 a.m. local time in the United Kingdom, causing a ripple of reactions both domestically and internationally. The implications of this designation are yet to be fully understood, but it is clear that it marks a significant shift in the American political landscape.
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