Trump Signs Order Designating Antifa as Domestic Terrorist Group

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating Antifa, a loose collection of anti-fascist activists, as a domestic terrorist group. This move comes in the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which has prompted the Trump administration to increase its focus on left-leaning organizations. The order empowers the federal government to take action against individuals or groups associated with Antifa, potentially including surveillance, prosecution, and the seizure of assets. This decision is seen as part of the administration's broader effort to crackdown on perceived threats from the political left. Critics have raised concerns about the potential overreach of such a designation, arguing that it could be used to suppress legitimate forms of political dissent. The administration, however, has justified the move as a necessary response to the perceived threat posed by Antifa to public safety and national security.