Summary
Former President Donald Trump declared that the activist movement known as antifa is a "terrorist" organization. Antifa is a collection of groups that oppose far-right ideologies and lacks a central hierarchy or clear leadership.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump labeled antifa as a "major terrorist organization."
- Antifa stands for "anti-fascists" and is a loose network of groups and individuals.
- The movement opposes far-right and fascist ideologies.
- Antifa does not have an official leader or central headquarters.
- The term "antifa" has historical roots dating back to 1946.
- Antifa has been linked to various protests and counterprotests, sometimes involving violence.
- The group became more prominent around 2016, during Trump's first presidential campaign.
- Notable incidents include the 2012 attack in Chicago and protests in Berkeley, California in 2017.
