Trump's Crackdown on Antifa: A Controversial Move

President Donald Trump intends to target the antifa movement, labeling it a terrorist organization despite lacking evidence of direct violence. Antifa, a decentralized anti-fascist ideology rather than an organization, enjoys First Amendment protections, complicating Trump's efforts to restrict it through legal actions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-10-2025 22:00 IST | Created: 08-10-2025 22:00 IST
Trump's Crackdown on Antifa: A Controversial Move
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President Donald Trump is set to participate in a White House roundtable on Wednesday to discuss the anti-fascist antifa movement, which he has labeled as a domestic 'terrorist organization' promoting left-wing political violence, despite lacking substantive evidence.

Trump's focus on antifa follows the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last September, though there is no confirmed link between the group and Kirk's death. Trump's administration aims to cut antifa's funding sources as part of his crackdown.

Law enforcement and experts note that antifa operates as an ideology rather than a structured organization, complicating legal efforts against it. Constitutional protections raise significant challenges to Trump's desire to label it a terrorist group.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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