Antifa is characterized as a militaristic and anarchistic movement that actively calls for the overthrow of the United States Government, law enforcement agencies, and the very foundation of our legal system. This organization is notorious for employing illegal methods to orchestrate and carry out a campaign of violence and terrorism across the nation in pursuit of its radical goals.
This campaign is marked by coordinated efforts to obstruct the enforcement of federal laws. These efforts include armed confrontations with law enforcement, organized riots, violent assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other law enforcement officials, as well as routine doxing of political figures and activists. Such actions exemplify a systematic approach to undermining lawful political discourse and creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.
Additionally, Antifa has been known to recruit, train, and radicalize young Americans to participate in violent acts aimed at suppressing political activity. The organization employs sophisticated means to protect the identities of its operatives, conceal its funding sources, and mask its operational strategies. This clandestine approach is designed to evade law enforcement while simultaneously expanding its membership base.
Individuals affiliated with Antifa often collaborate with various organizations to propagate and escalate political violence, further infringing upon the rights of those engaged in lawful political speech. This organized endeavor, aimed at achieving political objectives through coercion and intimidation, falls squarely within the definition of domestic terrorism.
In light of the persistent pattern of political violence intended to suppress lawful political activities and obstruct the rule of law, Antifa has been officially designated as a domestic terrorist organization. This designation mandates that all relevant executive departments and agencies utilize every applicable authority to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any illegal operations associated with Antifa. This includes a particular focus on activities that involve terrorist actions, as well as measures against anyone claiming to operate on behalf of Antifa.
Furthermore, it encompasses necessary investigatory and prosecutorial actions against those who provide material support for such operations. The commitment to addressing this issue is crucial for maintaining order and protecting the rights of citizens engaged in lawful expression.
(a) The implementation of this order will be consistent with all applicable laws. It is important to note that this order does not create any legal rights or benefits that can be enforced against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, or any individuals involved in this context.
(b) This order will be formally published in the Federal Register, ensuring transparency and public awareness about the designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
— DONALD J. TRUMP, THE WHITE HOUSE, September 22, 2025.
