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Rutgers Professor Flees Spain Amid Antifa Allegations

10/11/2025

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Bray Flees Allegations

Mark Bray, a Rutgers professor, fled to Spain after death threats tied to allegations he is a member of Antifa.
Conservative groups, including Turning Point USA, accused him of promoting violence.
Conservative groups started a petition for his dismissal.
Bray denies any affiliation with Antifa, stating his work focuses on anti-fascism.
His departure followed President Trump's executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, enabling investigations of supporters.

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Bray Escapes Terrorism Label

In October 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, followed by National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) to counter domestic terrorism.
Critics say the actions threaten free speech and label dissent as political violence.
Rutgers University professor Mark Bray faced death threats after being labeled a domestic terrorist for his anti-fascism work, prompting him to flee the U.S. with his family.

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Bray Flees Allegations

Mark Bray, a Rutgers professor, fled to Spain after death threats tied to allegations he is a member of Antifa.
Conservative groups, including Turning Point USA, accused him of promoting violence.
Conservative groups started a petition for his dismissal.
Bray denies any affiliation with Antifa, stating his work focuses on anti-fascism.
His departure followed President Trump's executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, enabling investigations of supporters.

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