The Charlie Kirk Show Antifa: Lessons From Seattle
Jan 28, 2026
Alex Marlow, Breitbart editor and political commentator, offers sharp analysis on immigration messaging and DHS strategy. Jason Rantz, Seattle-based local activist and journalist, recounts years of Antifa organizing and escalation tactics. They discuss how protests are driven, how deaths are used to sustain narratives, and what national lessons can be drawn from Seattle’s unrest.
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Organized Activist Recycling
- Jason Rantz says organized activist networks repeatedly mobilize the same core activists rather than mass publics.
- He argues the movement exploits deaths and media to perpetuate confrontations and fundraising.
Seattle's Political Pendulum
- Jason Rantz recounts Seattle's cycle: radicals push left, voters dial back, then swing left again.
- He notes recent elections installed an open socialist and signals a return toward prior chaos.
Be Careful With Immediate Messaging
- Jason Rantz advises measured official messaging instead of rushing to label incidents without evidence.
- He warns protecting staff is natural but framing matters and rushed claims can be unwise.
