President Donald Trump on Sept. 17 signaled new action against groups following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk , targeting the anti-fascist antifa movement as a "terrorist organization."
But what is antifa? And are members of this movement in California?
Is antifa an actual organization?
Antifa is short for anti-fascist, and it has been described as more of a decentralized movement than a unified organization.
A CBS News report stated that people who identify as antifa oppose fascism, nationalism, far-right ideologies, white supremacy, authoritarianism, racism, homophobia and xenophobia. Some also denounce capitalism and the government.
Most people who identify as antifa are left-wing. However, the movement is not affiliated with the Democratic Pa