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President Donald Trump said he is designating the far-left anti-fascism movement Antifa as a terrorist organization, announcing the move on his Truth Social platform in the early hours of Thursday morning UK time.

It wasn’t immediately clear what mechanism Trump would use to make the designation, and Antifa lacks centralized structure or defined leadership, making it unclear who or what precisely would be targeted.

“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,” Trump wrote. “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!”

A White House official told CNN, “This is just one of many actions the president will take to address left wing organizations that fuel political violence.”

Trump — who’s overseas for a formal state visit — signaled the move earlier this week in remarks from the Oval Office following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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[–] modernangel@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago

fascist snowflake big mad at anti-fascism

cry harder fashbro

[–] Bwaz@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Someone doesn't know what "organization" means.

[–] olbaidiablo@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 day ago

More likely because they are so vague, he can label any opposition as antifa and toss them in prison.

[–] mcv@lemmy.zip 9 points 1 day ago

Not just Trump; the Dutch parliament has just accepted a motion to also declare Antifa a terrorist organization.

This is a country that was occupied by Nazis 80 years ago. People who fought in the resistance have always been considered heroes. And now they're declared criminals. These parties are openly siding with the Nazis.

Mind you, we also had the AFA, Anti-Fascist Action 40 years ago, when they attacked a racist fringe political party with smoke bombs that ended up burning down a hotel, so declaring them terrorist would have made some sort of sense at the time, but they haven't been heard of for the past 39 years.

It's pure political posturing to side with Trump or create an excuse to arrest protesters who disagree with them.

[–] forkDestroyer@infosec.pub 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 2 points 1 day ago

the trorange would much sooner give each kkk individual a medal for "bravery and patriotism"

[–] rarsamx@lemmy.ca 59 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (5 children)

Designate a concept as a terrorist organization, and then you can label anyone you don't like as antifa so you can prosecute them.

It's ridiculous how far the US is now into fascism. If the frog knew any history it would know what it means to be in a nice pot with warm water on top of a stove.

This feels like those theatre plays for children where the wolf is hiding behind the main character and all the children are shouting "the wolf is there!!" While the main character remains oblivious.

[–] piecat@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I just watched a video of an interview with an FBI agent. That was literally what white supremicists say. "Do you support fascism? No? Then you're antifa"

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[–] HappySkullsplitter@lemmy.world 116 points 3 days ago
[–] ninjabard@lemmy.world 40 points 2 days ago

Anti ANTIFA? That's just fascist with extra steps.

[–] FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca 56 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Against fascism? Terrorist

Against Trump? Terrorist

Pro-LGBT? Terrorist

Pro-free speech? Believe it or not, terrorist

[–] mrdown@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Glad that you realized now that the term was always used against people other dislikes

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[–] DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 116 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Anyone protesting or says anything mean again him from now on = antifa

[–] Mog_fanatic@lemmy.world 16 points 3 days ago

I feel like it's incredibly important to note here that 4 days ago the US military, at the direct order of president trump, destroyed a Venezuelan civilian boat in international waters killing every one on board. The ENTIRE reason the trump administration claimed this move was legal (it isn't in either courts of US law and the International Criminal Court) is because they claimed the boat was carrying members of Tren de Aragua which they recently officially announced as a terrorist organization.

[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 29 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

This is what a lot of commenters are missing. This might be the most dangerous part.

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[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Some of the most important leaders of antifa

[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

The asswipe on the far right, Stalin, is the number 2 ranked murderer and does represent ANTIFA.

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[–] MisterD@lemmy.ca 76 points 3 days ago (3 children)

He's Facist and AntiFa is short for Anti-Facist

Makes sense from his fantasy version of the world.

Can't wait for him to fall asleep in public and not wake-up

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[–] CircaV@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago
[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 78 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That says more about Trump, than anything else.

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[–] Today@lemmy.world 58 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Gosh. I hope the antifa chief doesn't get fired.

[–] Bronzebeard@lemmy.zip 21 points 3 days ago

If you can declare a non organization a terrorist organization, you can also claim that anyone you don't like is a member.

This is deliberate

[–] Colonel_Panic_@eviltoast.org 22 points 3 days ago
[–] molten@lemmy.world 46 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Who runs Antifa, trump? WHO FUCKING RUNS ANTIFA???

NOBODY DOES, YOU SHIT-BRAINED FUCKWIT

When he brings in a random political enemy and dubs them "antifah'z leadurr" and literally nothing changes, his dumbass dickriders will still cheer and party while their freedom continues to erode. They get to blame the most absurd reasons spoonfed to them from daddy propaganda and we have to live with knowing it's their goddamn fault this happened.

Thanks for reading my rant.

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[–] oxysis@lemmy.blahaj.zone 48 points 3 days ago (7 children)

I hate this country. I hate having been born here. I hate the fact fascism is on the rise. I hate that people are openly embracing it again. I hate that I have to consider leaving everything for a less shit country. I hate almost everything.

[–] MonkRome@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Fascism is on the rise everywhere, you won't escape it by leaving. The only choice is to resist.

[–] oxysis@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don’t want to have to fight just to exist every single day of my life. It’s exhausting

[–] MonkRome@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Hard agree, but hopefully as people wake up you'll be fighting along side people you care about, it makes some difference. And if you find there is a country you can safely escape to, that might still an be an option.

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[–] theacharnian@lemmy.ca 27 points 3 days ago

This is going to lead to an escalation of political violence.

If something as nebulous as antifa is "terrorist", then it's easy for anyone to be classified as a terrorist. See also what is going on in the UK with Palestine Action. But instead of embarrassed unarmed bobbies doing the arresting, in the US it will be masked, unidentified goons, mirroring ICE practices. So that lowers the threshold to drop into a "homo sacer" category that can be basically shot on sight. Which means, more people will have nothing to lose. Which means more political violence.

[–] db0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 31 points 3 days ago (1 children)

First they came for the communists <- You are here.

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

Should have learned from history and come for the Nazis first.

[–] RanryuuRain@sh.itjust.works 32 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Can't wait for everyone he doesn't like to be branded antifa.

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

That bus has already left the station.

Remember, with fascists, words don't convey meanings, they're just weapons.

[–] floo@retrolemmy.com 33 points 3 days ago (4 children)
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[–] obinice@lemmy.world 33 points 3 days ago

If you're against fascism, you're now an enemy of the state.

Better start doing Nazi things to hide your true anti-fascist terrorist feelings, so you don't get arrested!

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