President Trump signed an executive order Monday designating the shadowy, left-wing group Antifa a “domestic terrorist organization,” according to the White House.
The order comes after Trump teased slapping a terror label on the radical “anti-fascist” group last week.
“I hereby designate Antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist organization,’” read the president’s order.
In an executive order signed Monday, President Donald Trump designated Antifa a “domestic terrorist organization.” AP
The president cited Antifa’s “pattern of political violence designed to suppress lawful political activity and obstruct the rule of law.” dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images
“All relevant executive departments and agencies shall utilize all applicable authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any