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Trump defends labeling antifa a terrorist organization as he targets left-wing extremism

Trump touts plan to designate antifa as a terrorist organization after Charlie Kirk’s death; authorities outline charges against the suspected killer and TPUSA signs on with Erika Kirk as CEO for the group.

US Politics 6 months ago
Trump defends labeling antifa a terrorist organization as he targets left-wing extremism

President Donald Trump defended his push to label antifa as a terrorist organization, arguing the radical left-wing group should have been designated previously as he pursues a broader effort to crack down on left-wing extremism. In interviews aired Thursday, including on Fox News’ The Story, Trump said he would move to designate antifa as a terrorist organization a week after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He spoke as a Truth Social post he published reiterated the plan, saying the designation should have happened


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