Overview
- Trump announced the move on Truth Social and said he would urge investigations into those funding Antifa.
- Counterterrorism and civil-liberties experts say U.S. law allows designations only for foreign terrorist organizations and provides no parallel domestic list.
- Researchers and officials describe Antifa as a decentralized movement lacking formal leadership, assets, or membership rolls.
- Authorities in the Charlie Kirk case have not alleged an organizational tie to Antifa, and prosecutors’ filings do not mention the movement.
- The White House has not detailed any legal mechanism or consequences for the designation, as allied Republicans pursue legislation to label Antifa.