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Trump designates Antifa terrorist group, Europe disputes evidence

7/24/2026

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 22, 2025 designating antifa a domestic terrorist group.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a Washington ministerial on July 16, 2026 urging allies to combat antifa.
The Netherlands and Germany said they cannot find evidence antifa is a terrorist group.
Critics warn the label could trigger bank freezes, prosecutions and a chilling effect on speech.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 22, 2025 designating antifa a domestic terrorist group.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a Washington ministerial on July 16, 2026 urging allies to combat antifa.
The Netherlands and Germany said they cannot find evidence antifa is a terrorist group.
Critics warn the label could trigger bank freezes, prosecutions and a chilling effect on speech.