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‘Radical Left Disaster’: Trump Designates Antifa As Terrorist Organisation After Charlie Kirk Murder

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Donald Trump announced Antifa as a ‘terrorist organisation’, following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, calling the movement a ‘sick, dangerous, radical left disaster’.

A file photo of US President Donald Trump (AP)

A file photo of US President Donald Trump (AP)

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was designating the left-wing, anti-fascist Antifa movement as a terrorist organisation.

The move comes following the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.

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In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US President called Antifa a “sick, dangerous, and radical left disaster”.

“I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices,” Trump wrote. 

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Vani Mehrotra
Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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