Trump says he’s designating antifa as a ‘major terrorist organization’. But what does that mean?
What is antifa, the left-wing movement Trump calls a ‘terrorist organization’?
- Donald Trump announced his intention to designate Antifa as a “major terrorist organization” on Truth Social during a state visit to the U.K.
- He also called for investigations into individuals believed to be funding the anti-fascist movement.
- Trump's former FBI director, Christopher Wray, and the ADL have previously described Antifa as a decentralized “movement or ideology” rather than a formal organization.
- The practical implications of such a designation are uncertain, with a Congressional Research Service report highlighting potential free speech concerns.
- The announcement follows the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, with Trump and his allies blaming left-wing groups, and has drawn both praise and criticism.