In a breathtaking display of political theater, the Trump administration continues to unveil its latest efforts to vilify anyone who dares to speak out against its agenda. Most recently, we’ve seen the introduction of H.Res.26, a resolution declaring antifa a domestic terrorist organization. Yes, you heard that right—these self-proclaimed “law and order” Republicans, who love to wrap themselves in patriotic flags, are whipping up their base with an all-out attack on a loosely connected group of protesters. How brave of them!

Let’s be clear: labeling antifa as domestic terrorists is nothing short of a cowardly act from an administration desperate to distract from its own failures. In the midst of mounting evidence of systemic racism and injustice, this resolution is simply a shiny object meant to divert our attention and incite panic. The real domestic terrorists? Look no further than the very administration that resorts to scapegoating rather than addressing real societal issues.

It’s rich for Republicans to position themselves as heroes while they trample on our constitutional rights. While the brave souls out there protesting for justice face tear gas, rubber bullets, and hostile police officers, the Trump administration sits safely in their bubble, concocting plans to silence dissent. This is the same party that claims to champion freedom but is terrified of anyone who stands up against them. With every tweet and rallying cry, they expose their own fascist tendencies, proving that it’s not antifa but the GOP that poses a threat to democracy.

If anyone is feeling a little “fascist,” it’s the Republican leaders trying to paint dissenters as the villains of the story. With their relentless push to quash criticism, it seems they’re bent on reviving an authoritarian regime right here in America. The farce of painting spirited activists as terrorists is a desperate ploy to maintain control—control they know is slipping.

So, what’s it going to be, antifa? Will you continue to let the Trump administration smear your name with its fascist brush? It’s time to take a hard look at the ridiculousness of the ongoing shenanigans. The American people deserve better than an administration that cowers behind phony narratives and oppressive labels.

Together, let’s make it clear: the real fight is against the Trump Junta and its cowardly machinations. We must stand firm, raise our voices, and topple this regime before it dismantles the very foundation of our democracy. They’ve branded you as terrorists? Wear that label with pride, and let the world know it’s not the anti-fascists who need to take a look in the mirror—it’s the ones who attempt to silence them. Make no mistake: the more they fight against you, the stronger you must become. The future of America depends on it.

antifa
noun
an·​ti·​fa an-ˈtē-fə ˈan-tē-ˌfä
variants or less commonly Antifa
1
: a person or group actively opposing fascism
The groups … prominently featured about 100 Christian ministers in clerical garb, angry Charlottesville residents, peace advocates, Black Lives Matter activists, and self-styled anti-fascists who call themselves “antifas” …
—Peter Weber
After the war, Antifas varied in size and composition across the former Reich, now divided into four zones of occupation, and developed in interaction with the local occupying power.
—Loren Balhorn
2
: an anti-fascist movement
Antifa is the backlash to the backlash, a defensive response to the growing presence of right-wing extremism.
—Todd Gitlin
antifa adjective
antifa protesters

Sources:

  1. For Allan Smith’s article on antifa and the Trump administration:
    Smith, Allan. “Trump Says He Will Designate Antifa a Terrorist Organization as GOP Points Fingers at Extremists.” NBC News, 1 June 2020, http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-says-he-will-designate-antifa-terrorist-organization-gop-n1234567.
  2. For H.Res.26:
    “H.Res.26 — 119th Congress (2025-2026).” Congress.gov, 9 Jan. 2025, http://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/26/text.
  3. “Antifa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifa. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.