The Trump administration’s decision to designate foreign antifa groups as terrorists could have drastic implications for activists within the United States. Senator Marco Rubio’s advocacy to prosecute these supporters on terror charges ignites a fierce debate over the fine line between political protest and criminal conduct.

A curious White House roundtable on antifa featured not academics or security officials, but conservative influencers known for filming left-wing protests. Their footage from cities like Portland and Chicago—even described as distorted—now shapes a critical part of Donald Trump’s worldview.

President Donald Trump has announced his intention to list Antifa as a terrorist organization, according to reports from outlets including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, NDTV, CNN, and Reuters. The move has attracted global attention for its potential legal and social implications.