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Trump Signs NSPM-7: New Powers Against Political Violence

9/29/2025

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Trump Targets Political Violence

President Donald J. Trump signed National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7), authorizing disruption of groups fomenting political violence.
The memo empowers the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to act against nonprofits funding political violence.
It allows the Attorney General to designate domestic groups as terrorists.
Critics say NSPM-7 threatens rights by targeting beliefs and dissent.

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Left-Wing Terrorism Surges

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) study finds left-wing terrorism at 30-year high in 2025, with five attacks.
Left-wing incidents outnumber right-wing attacks for first time in three decades.
Analysts attribute the rise to anti-government sentiment and partisan extremism, especially against the Trump administration.
Study highlights the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk as a significant event.

History

Historical Context

The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 enhanced U.S. counter-terrorism efforts by allowing the designation of terrorist organizations, impacting agencies like the IRS. In 2021, NSPM-7 expanded this framework, targeting nonprofits linked to political violence, reflecting ongoing concerns about domestic extremism and potentially threatening civil liberties amid rising political tensions.

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Trump Targets Political Violence

President Donald J. Trump signed National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7), authorizing disruption of groups fomenting political violence.
The memo empowers the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to act against nonprofits funding political violence.
It allows the Attorney General to designate domestic groups as terrorists.
Critics say NSPM-7 threatens rights by targeting beliefs and dissent.

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