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Trump Memo Labels Violent Leftists Primary Terror Threat

5/15/2026

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Trump Prioritizes Left-Wing Terror

The memo uniquely labels violent left-wing groups as a primary terror threat, calling for their mapping and neutralization.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration released a 16-page counterterrorism strategy memo prioritizing narcoterrorists, legacy Islamist terrorists, and left-wing domestic groups.
The memo calls left-wing groups anti-American, pro-transgender, linking them to a plot against Charlie Kirk.
Dozens of military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels have killed over 160 people.

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Trump Unveils Strategy

President Donald Trump’s foreword frames the 16-page strategy as a triumph of his administration, not an objective security plan.
A 16-page counterterrorism strategy was released by President Donald Trump, outlining threat priorities.
Counterterrorism czar Sebastian Gorka cited data indicating a rise in left-wing attacks in 2025.
Watchdogs warn the left-wing focus mirrors COINTELPRO, and reduced African aid could spur jihadist recruitment.

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Trump Prioritizes Left-Wing Terror

The memo uniquely labels violent left-wing groups as a primary terror threat, calling for their mapping and neutralization.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration released a 16-page counterterrorism strategy memo prioritizing narcoterrorists, legacy Islamist terrorists, and left-wing domestic groups.
The memo calls left-wing groups anti-American, pro-transgender, linking them to a plot against Charlie Kirk.
Dozens of military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels have killed over 160 people.

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