In a bold move that’s sure to rattle the progressive echo chambers, President Donald Trump has declared Antifa a “major terrorist organization” through a fiery social media post, according to Just The News.
This announcement on Wednesday evening comes on the heels of escalating political violence targeting conservatives and Republicans, including the tragic assassination of activist Charlie Kirk, alongside prior Department of Justice assertions that Antifa’s actions constitute domestic terrorism.
The conversation around Antifa’s designation kicked off earlier this week when The Center Square pressed Trump on Monday afternoon about whether he’d classify the group as a domestic terror outfit.
Trump didn’t mince words, affirming to The Center Square with a resolute “100%” support for labeling Antifa as a terror group—hardly a surprise to those who’ve watched the chaos unfold in recent years.
That same day, he hinted at a broader net, suggesting other unnamed groups might also face similar designations, though he kept the specifics under wraps for now.
By Wednesday evening, Trump took to social media to make it official, slamming Antifa as a dangerous, radical left entity that’s long overdue for this kind of scrutiny.
“I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION,” Trump posted, not holding back on his disdain for the group’s antics.
“I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices,” he added, signaling a no-nonsense approach to cutting off the financial lifelines of such organizations.
Let’s be honest—digging into who’s bankrolling these disruptive forces isn’t just overdue, it’s a public safety necessity when you consider the havoc they’ve wrought.
Trump has also been in talks with Attorney General Pam Bondi about potentially bringing federal RICO charges against certain organizations and their donors. This move could shake up the landscape of political activism if pursued.
This isn’t the first time the federal government has taken a hard line on Antifa; back in May 2020, the Department of Justice officially branded their violent actions as domestic terrorism, setting a precedent for today’s decision.
That DOJ statement at the time noted, “The violence instigated and carried out by Antifa and other similar groups in connection with the rioting is domestic terrorism and will be treated accordingly,” a reminder that this issue has been simmering for years with little pushback from the left.
While some might cheer this as a long-awaited crackdown on street-level chaos, others will undoubtedly cry foul, claiming it’s an overreach—yet when lives like Charlie Kirk’s are lost, isn’t it time to draw a line?
This story is still unfolding, and with Trump’s clear intent to pursue investigations and possibly expand designations, the political arena is bracing for more heated debates over security versus civil liberties.
For now, conservatives across the nation are likely nodding in approval at this designation, hoping it’s a step toward restoring order, while acknowledging that the path ahead must balance justice with fairness to all sides.