Trump open to designating Antifa domestic terrorist organization
The article reports that former President Donald Trump expressed support for designating the anti-fascist movement, Antifa, as a domestic terrorist organization. This stance comes amid rising concerns about political violence, particularly following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump indicated he is discussing the use of RICO (racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) charges against individuals he claims are funding agitation efforts. He reiterated similar support for this designation during his previous administration, especially in response to protests after george Floyd’s death. Trump also commented on Kirk’s alleged killer, suggesting the individual was “radicalized on the internet,” and revealed plans to possibly speak at Kirk’s upcoming funeral.Additionally, Trump mentioned upcoming discussions with chinese President Xi Jinping regarding a significant trade deal and TikTok’s ownership stake. These remarks were made alongside a presidential proclamation to form a task force aimed at combating crime in memphis, with potential expansion to other cities like Chicago and St. Louis.
Trump open to designating antifa a domestic terrorist organization: ‘Something I would do’
President Donald Trump is supportive of designating antifa a domestic terrorist organization as he and his aides consider how to respond to an increase in political violence, a concern pushed into the spotlight after last week’s assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
“It’s something I would do, yeah,” Trump told reporters on Monday at the White House in response to a question. “Also, I’ve been speaking to the attorney general about bringing RICO against some of the people … that have been putting up millions and millions of dollars for agitation.”
Trump previously supported designating antifa a domestic terrorist organization during his first administration amid protests in reaction to the death of George Floyd.
Trump himself was charged under Georgia’s state Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act over allegations he tried to overturn Georgia’s election results in 2020.
During an informal press conference with reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, Trump indicated he would likely speak at Kirk’s funeral next Sunday at Phoenix’s 63,000-person State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Of the Kirk’s alleged killer, Trump said Tyler Robinson appeared to have been “radicalized on the internet,” before repeating that that was merely his opinion.
Denying Israel‘s claim that they advised the president of their strike last week against Qatar, Trump also previewed a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday regarding TikTok, though he did not confirm whether China would retain a stake in the social media platform, and “more importantly, a big deal.”
“It’s important, and it can maybe even bring us closer to China,” he said of the prospect of a trade deal.
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Trump made the comments after signing a presidential proclamation forming a task force to counter crime in Memphis at the request of Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN), the first Republican governor to do so.
“We think Chicago is going to be next, and we’ll get to St. Louis also, and New Orleans we want to get to too,” he said.
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