The Fox News Rundown Extra: Ex-Antifa Activist Tells All
Oct 5, 2025
Gabriel Nadales, a former Antifa activist and author of "Behind the Black Mask," shares his gripping journey from the movement to conservative commentary. He discusses the decentralized organization of Antifa and its tactics of intimidation. Nadales argues for designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization based on their use of violence to push political ideologies. Reflecting on his transformation, he highlights influences like Thomas Sowell that led him to libertarianism and his current efforts promoting dialogue on college campuses.
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Antifa Meets The Terrorism Definition
- Gabriel Nadales defines terrorism as promoting political ideology through violence and intimidation.
- He argues Antifa fits this definition because they use masks and violence to intimidate and promote ideology.
Antifa Is A Decentralized Umbrella
- Nadales compares Antifa to a decentralized jihad-like movement made of many small factions.
- He says local anarchist and communist groups adopt Antifa tactics despite no single central command.
Designation Changes Enforcement Tone
- Nadales notes the designation mainly shifts DOJ priorities rather than invoking a single new law.
- He expects prosecutors to apply existing domestic terrorism statutes more aggressively.
