Former Antifa activist Gabriel Nadales, who has since distanced himself from the group, has publicly endorsed President Donald Trump’s executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Speaking on Fox News, Nadales praised the decision, stating that the label is long overdue in addressing the group’s violent tactics and political extremism. He argued that Antifa’s use of illegal methods to pursue its goals aligns with the definition of terrorism, despite the group’s self-identified role as an anti-fascist movement. Nadales emphasized the importance of the designation in both law enforcement efforts and public perception, asserting that labeling Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization helps dismantle its narrative and expose its violent nature. His comments were part of a broader discussion on Fox News about the implications of the designation and its potential impact on the group’s operations.
Trump’s executive order, which officially branded Antifa as a