The President's Daily Brief September 19th, 2025: Trump Declares War On Antifa & A Rift In Netanyahu’s Government
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Sep 19, 2025 President Trump labels Antifa a "major terrorist organization," raising questions about legal implications and the group's decentralized structure. In Israel, a military push into Gaza City reveals deep divides between Prime Minister Netanyahu and his security team. Meanwhile, an enticing security deal is brewing between Israel and Syria, with a potential border agreement on the horizon. Adding to the global tension, Venezuela ramps up military exercises following U.S. strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats.
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Origins Traced Back To 1930s Germany
- Mike Baker traces Antifa's roots to German anti-fascist militants in the 1930s and later European revival.
- He notes American Antifa adopters borrowed the imagery and tactics but never formed a central organization.
Antifa Is Decentralized, Not An Organization
- Antifa in the U.S. is a decentralized banner, not a formal organization with leaders or membership cards.
- That lack of structure makes a formal domestic terrorist designation legally difficult despite political declarations.
No Legal Path For Domestic Terror Labels
- There is no U.S. legal mechanism equivalent to the State Department's foreign terrorist designation for domestic groups.
- Without new Congressional authority, enforcement must rely on existing criminal statutes and investigative tools.