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Trump Admin Classifies Antifa as Major Terror Group

The Trump administration released a counter-terrorism plan classifying left-wing networks, such as Antifa, among three major types of terror groups facing the U.S. The plan directs federal efforts to identify and neutralize violent secular political groups deemed anti-American and anarchist. While the FBI has designated Antifa as a "primary concern," officials have reportedly struggled to provide concrete details on the groups' size or location. The government stated it will use all constitutional tools to map membership and ties to international organizations. The plan references recent domestic incidents, including an attack at a DHS facility in Texas, as justification for these heightened measures.

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Trump Admin Classifies Antifa as Major Terror Group

The Trump administration has designated left-wing networks, including Antifa, as one of three major types of terror groups the U.S. faces, according to a recently released counter-terrorism plan.

Scope of the Counter-Terrorism Plan

The plan outlines a focus beyond traditional threats, stating that national counter-terrorism activities will prioritize:

  • The rapid identification and neutralization of violent secular political groups.
  • Groups whose ideology is described as anti-American, radically pro-transgender, and anarchist.

This classification places these domestic political groups alongside established threats like cartels and Islamist terror organizations.

FBI Statements and Operational Details

Despite increased rhetoric from administration officials regarding investigations into groups like Antifa, concrete details about these organizations remain scarce.

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  • During a congressional hearing last year, FBI National Security Branch Operations Director Michael Glasheen identified Antifa as the FBI's "primary concern."
  • However, Glasheen reportedly struggled to provide specific details regarding the group's size, precise location, or other operational specifics, describing the situation as "very fluid."

Government Enforcement Strategy

The White House counter-terrorism plan asserts that the federal government intends to utilize all constitutionally available tools to address these groups. This includes efforts to:

  • Map the groups domestically.
  • Identify their membership.
  • Map their connections to international organizations, including Antifa.

Recent Incidents Cited

The administration has pointed to several recent incidents involving individuals opposing the government as evidence of threats. These include:

  • An attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
  • The murder of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk.
  • Multiple violent attacks targeting immigration facilities.

One notable event cited was an incident in Texas in July, where a group of nearly a dozen individuals set off fireworks and spray-painted a Department of Homeland Security facility before opening fire on police officers and employees. This case was highlighted as the first federal terrorism case under the administration's stated campaign against left-wing groups.

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