Trump Needs To Treat Antifa Like A Terror Group
The article reports that President Donald Trump officially designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Shortly after this declaration, Antifa members in Eugene, Oregon, attacked a federal building too protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident involved Antifa members surrounding the facility,pounding on doors and windows,and reportedly assaulting federal employees who had to seek alternative exits.The executive order directs federal agencies to investigate and dismantle illegal operations linked to Antifa, including prosecuting those providing material support. the article emphasizes that Oregon now serves as a test case to see if the government will enforce this designation with decisive action or if Antifa’s violent behaviour will continue without consequences. the piece underscores the importance of treating Antifa as a terrorist group to prevent further violence and intimidation.
On Monday, President Donald Trump designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. One day later, Antifa members in Oregon assaulted a federal facility to protest ICE. This is now the moment to prove his words weren’t symbolic: if Antifa is a terror organization, it’s time to treat it like one.
The Post Millennial’s Katie Daviscourt reported Tuesday that members of Antifa surrounded a federal building in Eugene, Oregon to protest ICE.
“The domestic terrorist group is posted up at the entrances/exits, pounding on doors and windows,” Daviscourt reported. “Sources inside say employees are having to find alternative exits … Federal law enforcement sources told me there has been at least one assault.”
The assault comes one day after Trump issued an executive order declaring Antifa a terrorist organization. The order instructs all departments and agencies “to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any and all illegal operations — especially those involving terrorist actions — conducted by Antifa or any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa, or for which Antifa or any person claiming to act on behalf of Antifa provided material support, including necessary investigatory and prosecutorial actions against those who fund such operations.”
The White House and Department of Justice did not return a request for comment at the time of publication.
For years, Antifa has terrorized American towns and cities. In Portland, for example, the domestic terrorists waged a violent campaign against the city. The terrorists launched assaults using mortar-style fireworks and lasers that can cause permanent blindness. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., however, called Antifa violence merely a “myth.”
But calling these attacks “myths” is dangerous and permits more violence — which is why Trump’s designation matters. Declaring Antifa a terrorist organization empowers agencies to handle this violent group properly in accordance with the law.
Oregon is now the test case. If Antifa can assault a federal building just one day after Trump’s order without consequence, then the declaration is nothing more than a piece of paper. If, on the other hand, federal law enforcement acts decisively, it will send a message that Antifa’s intimidation and violence will no longer be tolerated.
Either the Trump administration enforces the terrorist designation it announced, or Antifa will be emboldened to escalate its attacks because it knows there are no repercussions.
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