Trump Plans to Classify Antifa as Foreign Terrorist Organization

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that he intends to designate Antifa as a foreign terrorist organization. This decision followed a roundtable discussion on the extremist group, attended by independent journalists such as Jack Posobiec and Nick Souter, who have reported extensively on Antifa.

During a press briefing, a journalist questioned Trump about whether he could categorize Antifa, which he already considers a domestic terrorist organization, as a foreign terrorist organization as well.

“Is it official? Almost there, right? Want it finalized?” Trump asked, prompting a quick affirmation from Posobiec, who replied, “Yes, Mr. President.”

Posobiec pointed out that Antifa has connections across Western Europe and the Middle East.

In response, Trump told Secretary of State Marco Rubio that he was keen to proceed with this classification.

When Trump discussed this with his chief of staff, Stephen Miller, Miller concurred, saying there are indeed significant foreign ties, and deemed it a productive step to take.

Trump had invited Souter and Posobiec to this meeting after they were recently arrested while covering an Antifa protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Portland.

Souter brought with him a flag he had rescued from someone who attempted to burn it during the protest, raising it for those present to see.

When Souter mentioned he could identify the individual who burned the flag, Trump urged him to contact Attorney General Pam Bondi to “initiate a prosecution.”

Posobiec also highlighted the long-standing presence of Antifa, referencing an alarming message found on a bullet casing linked to Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, and a subsequent leftist celebration after Kirk’s murder.

He noted, “One of the cartridges had ‘Hey fascist! Catch me!’ inscribed on it,” adding that another casing bore the phrase “Bella Ciao,” which is now recognized in Antifa circles as their anthem.

Posobiec expressed concern over an increase in violent incidents, citing individuals like Luigi Mangione and Thomas Matthew Crooks, noting a troubling trend toward more lethal attacks.

As he shared his experiences with Kirk’s family and supporters in Arizona, Posobiec assured that “we are not quitting.” He reported strong turnouts at recent events, indicating ongoing mobilization on college campuses despite the threats.

He concluded with a warning, saying, “Mr. President, we need to take action, because I’m worried that the next victim could be someone at this table right now. We won’t cease our efforts, but they will not stop until they are made to.”