Recently an executive order was issued from Donald Trump, designating Antifa as a "domestic terrorist organization". Antifa is an anti-fascist idea; it is not an organization, nor does it have a website or leader. Wikipedia describes Antifa as a "left-wing anti-fascist and anti-racist political movement." Already one can see "Antifa" is contrary to the Trump administration. Regarding the new executive order, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson stated “The Trump administration will continue to deliver the truth to the American people, restore integrity to our justice system, and take action to stop radical left-wing violence that is plaguing American communities.” However, according to research data from our own government, it is radical right-wing violence plaguing our nation.
On September, 12, 2025, the D.O. J. (the Department of Justice) removed a study entitled "What NIJ Research Tells Us About Domestic Terrorism" off its website. The research study documented violence committed by political extremists in the United States, whether from the left or right side of the political spectrum. The D.O.J. considered the study not compatible with the current administration's scheme to go after groups on the left, whether non-profits, foundations, demonstrations... in essence, anything contrary to their white supremacist ideologies. The study states “Since 1990, far-right extremists have committed far more ideologically motivated homicides than far-left or radical Islamist extremists, including 227 events that took more than 520 lives. In this same period, far-left extremists committed 42 ideologically motivated attacks that took 78 lives."
The removal of the study from the government website was not only about Republicans spinning a fictitious narrative about political violence, but it was also in preparation to gaslight Americans about Antifa because of the executive order looming on the horizon. Trump and his loyalists do not particularly hide their tracks well, nor do they even care to do so. Essentially, Trump's executive order is a broad brush to paint a misty non-tangible cloud of disassociated people on the left who exercise their constitutional rights as "terrorist organizations". As I have mentioned throughout this blog--the actions from this administration correspond with the Nazi playbook. This is exactly what all authoritarian governments do--crack down on free speech, as we saw with Jimmy Kimmel, and stifle protest and opposition to the regime.
Whitehouse.gov states " Antifa is a militarist, anarchist enterprise that explicitly calls for the overthrow of the United States Government, law enforcement authorities, and our system of law. It uses illegal means to organize and execute a campaign of violence and terrorism nationwide to accomplish these goals." However, as previously stated, such an organization does not exist. There is no leader, no website, no headquarters--nothing. Antifa could be best characterized as simply a political perspective or movement held by some on the left which oppose fascism.
Trump's executive order stands in direct contrast to the DOJ"s study recently removed from its very own website. It also stands in direct contradiction to the insurrection Americans witnessed on January 6, 2020, at the Capitol in Washington D.C.. It stands in direct contrast to far-right Timothy McVeigh, who committed the worse act of domestic terrorism in the United States by bombing the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. The study clearly demonstrates most acts of political violence in this nation stems from far-right extremists.
Trump is mobilizing his white supremacist agenda via executive orders, and unleashing his goon squad consisting of Pete Hegseth, Russel Vought, Pam Bondi, Stephen Miller, Brendan Carr, ICE, and others; into a concerted effort to prevent political demonstrations and silence critics by intimidating and arresting people on the left. He also intends to label financial donors to various organizations as "Antifa". His whole goal is to silence and squash his opposition; and by targeting donors, he hopes to cripple left leaning political organizations by inhibiting donations to derail their operations. Instilling fear is a major component in this equation to suppress voices of discontent.
We already know how Trump feels about ACT Blue, an organization devoted to financially support Democratic candidates running for political offices. Trump has also accused the Ford Foundation of providing resources to sponsor radical left activities associated with Antifa. How in the hell can anyone leap to characterizing such organizations as terroristic? However, the illegality of the 34 count felon's actions will not dissuade his attempts to characterize certain political activity from the left as "Antifa". Trump blames everything on the "radical left", and constantly strives to keep such terminology afloat in the psyche of his supporters, who eagerly lap it up without question.
About a week ago, I read an AP article saying political analysts and scholars assert the speed of authoritarianism manifesting in the U.S. has been much faster in comparison to authoritarian governments in other countries. The diabolical foundation of Project 2025 has been in the making for decades by a group of white supremacists, who want to create a new form of government. They are essentially, undemocratic and unapologetic about crafting an authoritarian regime in the United States. "Everyone" is playing a part; acting like it is business is usual (news, government, commerce...), but in just a short span, our democracy has whittled away. We now have a full blown dictator in the White House, who I firmly believe has no intention of going anywhere in 2028.
The new executive order concerning Antifa is daunting. White people on the left are no longer safe to express their beliefs or protest without possible penalty. No person of color has been safe since Trump's return, whether they realize it or not. There is so much apathy amongst black people, it is really quite alarming. Yet even some major players on the right became alarmed over Brendan Carr's effort to end Jimmy Kimmel's night show. But now with Trump declaring foggy Antifa as a terrorist organization, he will attempt to apply the classification to even peaceful protestors. If Jimmy Kimmel cannot make a joke, imagine how he plans to suppress the speech of ordinary citizens. We cannot allow his effort to silence our right to freedom of speech and protest, nor should we succumb to fear. We must keep protests peaceful, and not allow this regime the ammunition it so desperately seeks. We must continue to utilize all platforms available to vocalize our concerns about what is happening in our country.
The new executive order is already impacting some organizations. Several days ago, I watched a black woman on YouTube who had started a non-profit organization for black women, focusing on empowering them for life's challenges. She went on to say her organization would be removing all social media platforms, because she feared the Trump administration would target her organization. I cannot fault her really for her fears, but I personally feel we should not withdrawal because of his tactics--and one major tactic is to instill fear into liberals. We must continue to speak out and engage in peaceful protests, and continue donating to pro-democracy and equality for all organizations.
I wish so greatly we had more unity amongst different groups of people to stand up to this regime. It took a television show to have the first semblance of a united front against the abuse of power emanating from our government. If only people cared about what is happening in this country, as much as they do about their television entertainment. We would surely be in a better place.
