Overview

• Signed order labels Antifa an in‑country terrorist organization and directs federal departments to investigate, disrupt and dismantle alleged operations and financial backers.
• The White House description calls Antifa a militaristic, anarchistic group that advocates the violent overthrow of the U.S. government and legal system.
• The move follows the Sept. 10 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, though the order itself does not cite his death or provide direct links to Antifa.
• The Congressional Research Service and past FBI leadership have characterized Antifa in the U.S. as a loose, leaderless movement, raising questions about enforcement and legal limits.
• International resonance was noted in European politics, with reports that the Dutch parliament backed a motion from Geert Wilders and that Hungary’s Viktor Orbán signaled interest in similar measures.