Labeling Antifa as a significant terrorist group, according to Trump
In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to designate Antifa, a shorthand term for "anti-fascist" used to describe diffuse far-left groups, as a major terrorist organization.
The announcement was made during the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., and was posted on Truth Social. Trump described Antifa as a "SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER."
Trump has repeatedly ascribed blame to Antifa for various actions he dislikes, including violence against police and the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The President has threatened to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization since his first term.
However, the name of the senior White House official involved in the statement referring to Antifa as "a major terrorist organization" is not publicly confirmed. Stephen Miller, a senior White House official, promised to dismantle an alleged "vast domestic terror movement" linked to the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, but it is unclear if he is the one behind the recent announcement.
While federal law enforcement includes combating domestic terrorism under its purview, the specifics of designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization remain unclear. It is worth noting that the United States does not have a list of designated "domestic terrorist organizations."
Trump also stated that he will strongly recommend investigating those funding Antifa. The announcement came during a time when Antifa was protesting against the inauguration, adding a contentious backdrop to the President's announcement.
No further information was provided about the legal process or timeline for this designation. As the situation unfolds, it is expected that more details will be revealed about the President's plans to designate Antifa as a major terrorist organization.
Read also:
- United States tariffs pose a threat to India, necessitating the recruitment of adept negotiators or strategists, similar to those who had influenced Trump's decisions.
- Weekly happenings in the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag)
- Southwest region's most popular posts, accompanied by an inquiry:
- Discussion between Putin and Trump in Alaska could potentially overshadow Ukraine's concerns
