Trump Plans Declare Antifa Domestic Terror Organization

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order designating Antifa, a decentralized left-wing anti-fascist movement, as a domestic terrorist organization. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted a series of violent incidents linked to Antifa, including attacks on law enforcement and politically motivated violence, and connected the group to the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The order aims to provide a legal framework for investigating and prosecuting funders and supporters of Antifa, with enforcement likely involving multiple federal agencies, though it faces potential constitutional challenges due to First Amendment protections and the decentralized nature of the movement. This move fulfills a campaign pledge by President Trump to crack down on political violence attributed to Antifa. The designation has also influenced international responses, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announcing plans to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization in Hungary, aligning with the U.S. stance. Orbán praised Trump for leading the effort to label Antifa as terrorists, reflecting a growing global crackdown on left-wing extremism.