Overview

• The White House published the executive order, which cites a “model of political violence” as the basis for declaring Antifa a domestic terrorist organization.
• Officials say the administration will work to identify and disrupt sources of financing and support tied to the movement.
• Reporting notes that Antifa functions as a loose network rather than a legal entity, creating uncertainty for implementation and enforcement.
• The action follows recent violence including the September 10 killing of activist Charlie Kirk, with the Wall Street Journal reporting cartridges engraved with antifascist slogans in a rifle linked by authorities to the case.
• Political effects spread to Europe, where a right‑conservative bloc in the European Parliament is collecting signatures for a resolution, Hungary has voiced support, and the Dutch lower house backed classifying Antifa as a terrorist group.