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Trump's Antifa Label Fuels Violence Against Activists

11/2/2025

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Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration labeled antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
The designation intensified risks for activists by contributing to violence from law enforcement and right-wing groups.
In Portland and Atlanta, crackdowns disrupted organizing efforts and instilled fear.
Many activists continue to fight against what they perceive as a rising fascist regime in the United States.

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Story summary

Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration labeled antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
The designation intensified risks for activists by contributing to violence from law enforcement and right-wing groups.
In Portland and Atlanta, crackdowns disrupted organizing efforts and instilled fear.
Many activists continue to fight against what they perceive as a rising fascist regime in the United States.