Summary
President Trump held a meeting at the White House to discuss the antifa movement and the idea of designating it as a foreign terrorist organization. Although antifa has already been labeled a domestic terrorist organization by an executive order, experts say such a designation lacks clear legal impact. The discussion centered around the potential consequences of labeling antifa as a foreign terrorist organization.
Key Facts
- President Trump discussed possible new actions against antifa, a movement against fascism.
- The meeting included officials like Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel.
- Trump has already labeled antifa a domestic terrorist organization through an executive order.
- There is no federal law to officially classify domestic terrorism groups.
- The State Department can designate foreign terrorist organizations, which has significant legal consequences.
- Experts warn that designating antifa as a foreign terrorist group could impact social and civic organizations.
- Antifa is identified as an ideology rather than a structured group, according to former FBI director Christopher Wray.
