Trump to designate antifa a ‘major terrorist organization’

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced he will designate antifa, a left-wing activist group, as a “major terrorist organization.”

Trump described the group as “A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER,” in a Truth Social announcement.

President Donald Trump announced Antifa would be designated as a terrorist organization on Wednesday via Truth Social.

President Donald Trump announced Antifa would be designated as a terrorist organization on Wednesday via Truth Social. (@realDonaldTrump via Truth Social)

The president added he will be “strongly recommending” that those funding antifa be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. 

The announcement comes just days after Trump said he would “100%” consider the designation.

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