Key Facts

• The new strategy calls Europe an “incubator” for terrorism linked to mass migration.
• Europe is criticized for open borders and immigration policies that the strategy says increase terrorism risks.
• The strategy is led by counterterrorism coordinator Sebastian Gorka.
• It targets violent left-wing extremists, including anarchists and anti-fascists.
• The strategy focuses on groups described as “radically pro-transgender” and highlights a case involving the killing of a Trump ally.
• Drug cartels in the Americas are named a central focus of U.S. counterterrorism efforts.
• President Trump’s administration has opposed recognition of gender diversity and transgender rights, including banning transwomen from women’s sports.
• The strategy follows previous Trump statements warning about “civilizational erasure” in Europe due to immigration.