‘Enemies of civilization’: top Trump officials disparage leftism at event
Summary
Top officials in President Donald Trump’s administration held a meeting with representatives from 66 countries to talk about the threat of left-wing violence. They focused on criticizing leftist groups and did not address right-wing violence, using strong language to describe leftist activists as dangerous to society.Key Facts
- The event was led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and included top advisers like Stephen Miller and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- The meeting was called a “ministerial on the resurgence of political violence” but focused only on left-wing violence.
- Officials used harsh language, calling leftists “enemies of civilization” and linking leftist groups to violence and terrorism.
- They did not discuss right-wing violence, including the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
- President Trump had labeled “antifa” as a domestic terrorist organization the year before.
- Rubio suggested the US had mostly defeated terrorism related to the 2001 attacks and was now shifting to fight leftist violence.
- The officials proposed working with other countries to confront leftist groups internationally.
- The discussion referenced a 2023 presidential memorandum about national security and combating such threats.
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