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AG Ellison Claims Antifa Doesn't Exist Amid Controversy

10/13/2025

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) said Antifa does not exist during a discussion on political violence, stating "Nobody even knows what it is."
Ellison previously promoted the Antifa Handbook in 2018.
Critics highlighted his son's public support for Antifa during protests.
Some commentators argue Antifa is real, citing self-identified members and coordinated protests.
They compare denials to refusals to acknowledge organized crime, suggesting avoidance of the group's violence.

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) said Antifa does not exist during a discussion on political violence, stating "Nobody even knows what it is."
Ellison previously promoted the Antifa Handbook in 2018.
Critics highlighted his son's public support for Antifa during protests.
Some commentators argue Antifa is real, citing self-identified members and coordinated protests.
They compare denials to refusals to acknowledge organized crime, suggesting avoidance of the group's violence.