Trump's Terms Trump says he plans to designate antifa as a 'terrorist organization'
Sep 19, 2025
President Trump's plan to label antifa as a 'major terrorist organization' raises eyebrows and questions. The discussion explores what antifa really is and dispels myths linking it to violent incidents. Legal implications and First Amendment concerns come into play, highlighting the challenges of designating a group as domestic terrorists. The potential consequences for civil society groups add another layer of complexity to this controversial topic.
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Unfounded Claims After A High-Profile Killing
- After Charlie Kirk's killing, some Republicans suggested Antifa involvement without evidence.
- The suspect charged has no known Antifa affiliation and remains the only charged individual.
Antifa Is A Movement, Not An Organization
- Antifa is shorthand for anti-fascist and functions as a movement rather than a centralized organization.
- That diffuse structure makes legal designation as a terrorist group difficult under current law.
No Legal Path For Domestic Terror Labels
- There is a formal process to label foreign terrorist organizations but no analogous domestic process.
- Creating a domestic terrorist designation risks infringing Americans' First Amendment rights.