The White House is set to host a roundtable on Wednesday to address concerns about Antifa’s violence against journalists and its recent designation as a domestic terrorist organization. President Donald Trump is expected to lead the discussion with Cabinet members, independent journalists, and other administration officials, aiming to explore the group’s impact and potential threats to public safety.
Trump’s administration has faced criticism and legal challenges, but the roundtable aims to gather insights on the situation. The meeting will include prominent figures like Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, as well as journalists who have reported on Antifa’s activities, such as Nick Sortor and Andy Ngo. The event comes amid ongoing debates over free speech and the role of law enforcement in addressing such groups.
Democrat leaders and critics have called the designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization a political maneuver, suggesting that the administration is conflating protests with terrorism. Despite these criticisms, the White House maintains that the group poses a real threat, citing its alleged involvement in radicalizing individuals and organizing political violence. The roundtable is seen as a step in addressing these concerns and shaping the administration’s response to such groups.