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Trump administration is labelling No Kings protests as ‘Hate America’ rallies

Transport Secretary makes baseless claim No Kings protesters are 'paid', 'antifa'
  • Administration officials and Republican allies are labelling upcoming nationwide 'No Kings' protests, scheduled for October 18, as 'Hate America' rallies.
  • These officials are baselessly accusing protesters of being paid and linking them to 'Antifa' and the 'terrorist wing' of the Democratic Party.
  • The president has sought legal justification to weaken protests, labelling 'Antifa' a 'domestic terrorist organization' despite warnings from First Amendment experts.
  • Republican figures, including Sean Duffy and Mike Johnson, have connected the protests to the government shutdown and alleged Democratic Party influence.
  • Critics warn that defining 'Antifa' as a terrorist entity could dangerously escalate the administration's actions against political dissent and perceived enemies.
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