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(77,928 posts) Wed Sep 17, 2025, 10:32 PM Sep 17

Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization" [View all]

Source: CBS news

Updated on: September 17, 2025 / 9:55 PM EDT / CBS News

President Trump announced Wednesday that he will designate antifa as a terrorist organization, and is recommending investigations into people who allegedly fund it.

It's unclear when the designation will take place, or what legal implications it will have. Antifa — short for anti-fascist — is a loose affiliation of mostly left-leaning activists, and generally is not considered to be a highly organized group.

"I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION," the president wrote in a Truth Social post. "I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

CBS News has reached out to the White House for further details.
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Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-antifa-major-terrorist-organization/

Trump in on a roll ---he has gone after late night comedians and now antifa.

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Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization" [View all] riversedge Sep 17 OP

no such thing...unless he says you're in it of course. the feuhrer has spoken nt msongs Sep 17 #1

Well, I guess, there goes WhiteTara Sep 17 #2

Did the MFer define Antifa or is that left to prosecutors? Think poster above is right, membership is zip. Silent Type Sep 17 #3

They're a real thing, but they are pretty much insignificant or least not worth FBI resources. LeftInTX Sep 18 #28

Where do I send my donation to Antifa?? lastlib Sep 17 #4

The same place that sends you your George Soros check Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 18 #22

I'm still waiting for my $5000 Doge check RazorbackExpat Sep 18 #32

If you go online there is no antifa website kimbutgar Sep 17 #5

He just criminalized my late father. BidenRocks Sep 17 #6

21st Century Don Quixote tonekat Sep 17 #7

They aren't even an organization IronLionZion Sep 17 #8

I found them! lastlib Sep 17 #9

Tell me you're Fascists without saying ... dweller Sep 17 #10

He's throwing crap against the wall Keepthesoulalive Sep 17 #11

Trump is also calling for the arrest of Santa Claus SomedayKindaLove Sep 17 #12

Strongly disagree. mahina Sep 18 #27

Tooth Fairy is looking super suspicious IronLionZion Sep 18 #37

Breaking news: FiveFifteen Sep 17 #13

There is no "antifa" - how can it be a terrorist organization? FakeNoose Sep 17 #14

Hopefully angrychair Sep 17 #15

Trump's fascist ass is terrified of antifascists! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Sep 17 #16

I guess all three of those kids should be worried. johnnyplankton Sep 17 #17

Obviously, Trump doesn't like anti-fascists because he is pro-fascist n/t AntiFascist Sep 17 #18

Ah! The "major terrorist organization" that doesn't even exist! Wiz Imp Sep 18 #19

There is no organization named Antifa LetMyPeopleVote Sep 18 #50

ummmmm moonshinegnomie Sep 18 #20

Exactly. LeftInTX Sep 18 #26

On the other hand, the biggest anti-fascist organization ever was the US military in WW II Wiz Imp Sep 18 #21

Antifa is anti-military. LeftInTX Sep 18 #25

This has absolutely nothing to do with my comment. Wiz Imp Sep 18 #56

Several of my uncles fought fascism in WWII, if they were alive they would be designated terrorists by the worst ImNotGod Sep 18 #23

Antifa is a real thing, but they have shrunk in size since 2020. I think most of moved on to other things LeftInTX Sep 18 #24

It's notable how little there is about "Antifa" activity after January 2021 muriel_volestrangler Sep 18 #33

Yes, I noticed! LeftInTX Sep 18 #34

So, the far right is saying Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club and Armed Queers Salt Lake City are LeftInTX Sep 18 #43

And Goldstein? usonian Sep 18 #29

Real Life Pictures of ANTIFA. aka anti fascists... June 6th, 1944 and today. Botany Sep 18 #30

The replies to Nance are so fucking stupid - "they have merch, of course they exist!" muriel_volestrangler Sep 18 #31

aka any protests or marches against the orange asshole will be labeled Antifa. Javaman Sep 18 #35

Thought control. That is the game. twodogsbarking Sep 18 #36

OK, Donny. You can send an official letter of notification to their headquarters at tanyev Sep 18 #38

I am declaring the Obsidian Order, a terrorist organization, Miguelito Loveless Sep 18 #39

Again, like all the times before, the REAL terrorist's group calling other groups bluestarone Sep 18 #40

Trump's full of shit, as usual. oasis Sep 18 #41

Good luck finding the hideouts and the membership rolls. Aristus Sep 18 #42

Oh, I think that Trump already has an idea of where this "domestic terrorist organization" is. LudwigPastorius Sep 18 #57

So Cal Atifa was successfully busted last year, everyone convicted somsai Sep 18 #44

What do you mean by "busted"? Being anti-fascist is not something you can be "busted" for muriel_volestrangler Sep 18 #45

physically threatening the judge and prosecutor is a big no no somsai Sep 18 #46

Yes, I googled. All I found was a judge being nice to Proud Boys about a fight with some Antifa. muriel_volestrangler Sep 18 #49

Eight Antifa Defendants Sentenced in Pacific Beach Assault Case LeftInTX Sep 18 #47

The MaddowBlog-The unsettling consequence of Trump designating antifa as a 'major terrorist organization' LetMyPeopleVote Sep 18 #48

will he go after the IWW next? DBoon Sep 18 #51

This is to establish a predicate for... Wuddles440 Sep 18 #52

Psst. Hey Trump, Antifa is based om the dakside of the Moon. GreenWave Sep 18 #53

I am certain Hitler also despised the RAF UpInArms Sep 18 #54

All of us should put a little sticker on our door. Captain Zero Sep 18 #55

If you are anti-AntiFa, then you are a fascist LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #58