Story perspectives

Trump Allies Label Peaceful Protests as Terrorism Narrative

10/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

In Portland, Oregon, right-wing media describe protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as chaotic, while local reports say they are small and peaceful.
Influencers accompanying Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem aim to amplify a violence narrative in Democrat-led cities.
During a White House roundtable, Trump and his supporters labeled anti-fascist protesters as domestic terrorists, despite the lack of a formal organization.

History

Historical Context

The anti-fascist movement gained prominence in the U.S. following the 2016 election of Donald Trump, responding to rising white supremacist violence, notably highlighted by the 2017 Charlottesville rally. By 2017, the Southern Poverty Law Center identified over 1,600 hate groups in the U.S. Today, right-wing narratives continue to frame dissenters as domestic terrorists, impacting civil liberties and immigration discourse.

1 of 2

Story summary

In Portland, Oregon, right-wing media describe protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as chaotic, while local reports say they are small and peaceful.
Influencers accompanying Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem aim to amplify a violence narrative in Democrat-led cities.
During a White House roundtable, Trump and his supporters labeled anti-fascist protesters as domestic terrorists, despite the lack of a formal organization.

1 / 2