What is ‘antifa’ and why has Trump branded it a ‘terrorist organization’?

President Trump issued an executive order declaring the decentralized antifascist movement, "antifa," a domestic terrorist organization. This follows the recent murder of a right-wing commentator, prompting Trump and allies to vow a crackdown on leftists. The order cites antifa's alleged violence and terrorism, including doxing and assaults. Critics express concern about suppressing First Amendment rights, noting antifa's lack of formal structure and the disproportionate violence from right-wing extremists. The executive order directs agencies to investigate and dismantle antifa's activities, though the legal basis remains unclear due to the absence of a federal domestic terrorism statute.

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