The White House is considering designating Antifa as a terrorist organization

On Monday, the White House announced new measures against left-wing groups, including the official classification of the Antifa movement as a terrorist organization. The government has not yet specified when such a decree could be issued and what legal consequences it would have.

The debate about Antifa returns regularly in the US, especially in connection with street riots and protests. Critics argue that it is an informal and decentralized movement that is difficult to identify clearly, which is why classifying it as a terrorist organization could be problematic.

However, according to the White House, the planned measures are part of a broader initiative to “ensure order and safety.”

“At the same time, I strongly recommend that those who fund Antifa be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and procedures,” Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.

(reuters, sab)