American Thought Leaders Andy Ngo: I Was Nearly Killed by Antifa. This is What I Learned.
Oct 17, 2025
Andy Ngo, an investigative journalist and author of the bestseller "Unmasked," shares his firsthand experience with Antifa, detailing the violence he faced while reporting undercover. He discusses the group's organization during the Portland riots and outlines legal strategies to dismantle their networks. Ngo reflects on the normalization of left-wing violence in mainstream culture and the ideological connections that fuel such movements. His chilling encounter with violence and subsequent relocation to London underscores the risks faced by journalists today.
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Use Federal Tools To Break Cells
- Use federal conspiracy and racketeering charges to pursue organized Antifa violence when local prosecutors decline to act.
- Recover encrypted group chats and other digital evidence to prove coordination and support federal cases.
Escalate To Federal Charges When Locals Decline
- Pursue federal charges for assault, arson, and attacks on federal officers when local prosecutors refuse to prosecute.
- Avoid relying solely on local jurisdictions that may decline to charge riot-related crimes.
Organized But Operationally Hidden
- Antifa appears decentralized but uses organized cells, coordination, and evidence-destruction tactics.
- They employ Signal groups, Faraday bags, and operational playbooks to hide organization and plans.
