The Brief

Antifa is a loosely organized movement that has drawn criticism from some politicians for its ideologies.

President Donald Trump will hold a roundtable about Antifa at the White House on Wednesday afternoon.

Trump previously wrote on his Truth Social platform in September that he was designating Antifa as a "major terrorist organization."

Here’s what you need to know about the origins of Antifa.

What does Antifa mean?

The backstory:

The backstory: Antifa, which is short for "anti-fascist," is a term for loosely affiliated far-left-activists and groups that resist fascism, fascists, and neo-Nazis, especially at demonstrations. According to the Associated Press, Antifa is more an ideology than an organization, although some have embraced militant strategies.

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