Core Points - The White House announced on September 22 that President Trump signed an executive order designating the Antifa movement as a domestic terrorist organization [1][3] - The executive order claims that Antifa openly advocates for the overthrow of the U.S. government and employs illegal means to organize and implement violence and terrorism across the nation [1][3] Summary by Sections Executive Order Details - The executive order authorizes relevant administrative departments and agencies to investigate and prevent all illegal activities conducted by Antifa [3] - It allows for actions against anyone claiming to act on behalf of Antifa or providing material support to the movement [3] Context and Background - The White House attributes the rise of "radical left" violence in the U.S. to "deranged Democratic politicians, wealthy leftist organizations, and their allies in the media" [3] - The order cites a series of alleged offenses by Antifa since 2017, including attacks on conservative political events, carrying explosives to pro-Trump events, assaults on law enforcement, and surrounding police facilities [3] Incident Highlight - The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and supporter of Trump, on September 10 has intensified right-wing anger and Trump's commitment to combat leftist groups [3] - Despite the claims against Antifa, U.S. law enforcement agencies have reported no terrorist attacks linked to the movement [3]