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Sen. Scott's Stop ANTIFA Act Labels Group Terrorists

10/1/2025

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Scott Targets Antifa

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott introduced the Stop ANTIFA Act to label antifa as domestic terrorists.
The bill would codify Donald Trump's executive order on antifa.
Scott says antifa has terrorized U.S. cities and harmed law enforcement, and seeks to undermine American society and government.
The Stop ANTIFA Act would direct the National Joint Terrorism Task Force to investigate antifa.

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Trump Designates Antifa

A Rasmussen Reports survey finds 53% of U.S. voters support President Trump’s designation of antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
Strong approval is 39%; 36% disapprove, including 26% who strongly disapprove.
The poll ran Sept 24-28, 2025, with 1,161 likely voters and a ±3 percentage point margin.
The results reflect ongoing divisions over antifa’s designation and its implications for political discourse.

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Historical Context

In 2020, the U.S. grappled with rising tensions over domestic terrorism, particularly regarding groups like antifa. The Trump administration's executive order aimed to designate antifa as a terrorist organization, reflecting a societal fear of political violence, with 53% of voters supporting such measures. This marked a significant shift in the perception of dissent in American politics, influencing law enforcement and civil liberties.

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Scott Targets Antifa

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott introduced the Stop ANTIFA Act to label antifa as domestic terrorists.
The bill would codify Donald Trump's executive order on antifa.
Scott says antifa has terrorized U.S. cities and harmed law enforcement, and seeks to undermine American society and government.
The Stop ANTIFA Act would direct the National Joint Terrorism Task Force to investigate antifa.

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