Antifa

Why has antifa got Donald Trump so rattled that he's declared it a 'domestic terror organisation' — a designation that does not even exist under US law?

Donald Trump signed an executive order designating antifa as a "domestic terrorist organisation," sparking legal concerns due to First Amendment protections. This move follows the assassination of MAGA activist Charlie Kirk, though no direct link to antifa has been established. Experts view the designation as largely symbolic, lacking a legal framework for enforcement, and potentially serving as a political signal.

President Trump has announced his intention to designate antifa as a terrorist organization following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Tyler Robinson is set to be charged, with investigators highlighting his alleged antifa links and anti-fascist slogans found at the crime scene.

President Donald Trump and his allies have sought to blame left-wing extremists for the violence and looting at US protests over police brutality while local authorities and watchdog groups have pointed to the threat posed by right-wing movements.

FBI Director Chris Wray told lawmakers Thursday that antifa is an ideology, not an organization, delivering testimony that puts him at odds with President Donald Trump, who has said he would designate it a terror group.

President Trump vowed "very threatening" measures against antifa, urging right-wing media allies to help identify its supporters and financial backers. He aims to classify the decentralized anti-fascist movement as a terrorist organization, despite law enforcement not identifying members or funding sources. Trump has also deployed National Guard troops to several cities, facing challenges from local officials.

Following Charlie Kirk's assassination in Utah, Rebekah Jones sparked controversy by calling him a "vapid demagogue," drawing criticism for insensitivity. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during a speaking event, leading to the arrest of Tyler James Robinson. The incident ignited a national debate on political violence.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he condemned all white supremacists including the "Proud Boys," an organization identified as a hate group, further walking back comments he made this week that were viewed as emboldening the group.

Facebook has removed campaign ads by Prez Trump and vice Prez Mike Pence that featured an upside-down red triangle, a symbol once used by Nazis to designate political prisoners, communists in concentration camps. The company said the ads violated "our policy against organized hate" and that they don't permit such symbols "unless they're put up with context or condemnation."

A 75-year old peace activist who was shoved so hard by police in Buffalo that his head hit the pavement and bled profusely could be an “antifa provocateur” who faked the fall, US President Donald Trump said in a tweet that evoked universal revulsion.

During a segment on race relations, moderator Chris Wallace asked Trump if he was willing to denounce "white supremacists and militia groups" and tell them to stand down, rather than add to the violence that has marred anti-racism protests in some U.S. cities.

A violent clash erupted near UC Berkeley as a Turning Point USA event, featuring Dr. Frank Turek, was set to begin. The confrontation, occurring two months after TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, saw police struggle to control agitators. At least two arrests were made, with one individual charged with battery.

Arnault himself is not accused of involvement in the violence. He has stated that he initiated procedures to dismiss a staff member following the arrest and said he would cooperate fully with investigators.

Brian Edwards, a detention officer in Orange County, North Carolina, was fired after social media posts surfaced, violating department policies regarding conduct and expression. His posts, including a declaration of being "antifa" and criticism of Donald Trump, prompted an investigation. Sheriff Charles Blackwood emphasized the importance of maintaining public trust, leading to Edwards' termination.