Trump Threatens to Designate Antifa as a Terrorist Association in US
Jakarta – US President Donald Trump stated he would designate the left-wing anti-fascist movement, antifa, as a terrorist organization. Trump also intends to investigate individuals funding antifa.
The mechanism Trump will employ to make this designation remains unclear. Antifa lacks a centralized structure or defined leadership, making it uncertain who or what would be targeted.
“I am pleased to inform manny US patriots that I will designate antifa, a left-wing, dangerous, and radical disaster, as a major terrorist organization,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, as reported by CNN on Thursday (9/18/2025).
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“I will also strongly recommend that those who fund antifa be thoroughly investigated under the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this problem!”
A White House official indicated this was one of several actions Trump is considering. Trump reportedly wants to…