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Trump Declares Antifa Domestic Terrorists, Sparks Controversy

10/23/2025

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Trump Targets Antifa

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and authorizing federal agencies to investigate and dismantle related operations.
Officials say Antifa is a broad network, not a single entity.
Two individuals were charged in the July 4 attack on an ICE facility, the first terrorism-related prosecutions tied to Antifa.
Critics warn this could criminalize political dissent and enable surveillance of left-leaning groups.

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FBI Investigates Antifa Funding

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency is close to uncovering Antifa's funding and command structure.
He said support may come from foreign enemies and U.S. nonprofits.
Patel noted a new division was created to track Antifa financing.
A concurrent report claims radical left activists misuse homelessness nonprofits to promote extremist agendas, and Patel urges scrutiny.

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Trump Targets Antifa

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and authorizing federal agencies to investigate and dismantle related operations.
Officials say Antifa is a broad network, not a single entity.
Two individuals were charged in the July 4 attack on an ICE facility, the first terrorism-related prosecutions tied to Antifa.
Critics warn this could criminalize political dissent and enable surveillance of left-leaning groups.

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