Summary
President Donald Trump expressed support for labeling antifa as a domestic terrorist group during a press event. He also announced plans to send federal forces, including the National Guard, to Memphis to help reduce crime.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to label antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
- Antifa stands for "anti-fascists" and is a political movement against fascism and racism in the U.S.
- Trump criticized antifa, saying their actions are criminal rather than protests.
- Trump signed an order to send the National Guard to Memphis to fight crime.
- The deployment in Memphis is modeled after past efforts in Washington, D.C.
- Federal agencies such as the FBI, DEA, ICE, and the U.S. Marshals will join the operation in Memphis.
