Trump designates anti-fascist Antifa movement as terrorist organization

This comes days after the assassination of right-wing influencer and his ally Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10. Trump’s major announcement on antifa is in line with his administration’s pledge to crack down on left-wing extremism, particularly after the assassination.

In a heavily worded post on Truth Social, Trump described antifa in his signature all-caps writing style as “a sick, dangerous, radical-left disaster”. He also announced that people or organisations that fund antifa will also be investigated.

“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. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote.