National security adviser Robert O'Brien says riots around the country are being driven by Antifa: "These Antifa radical militants who are using military tactics... they need to be stopped." He says President wants the FBI to track & prosecute Antifa.
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Who is Antifa? @JoeCarter has a lengthy explainer:
“Almost all of those who align with Antifa are from the extreme political left, usually identifying as communists, socialists, or anarchists... They are trying to shut down groups they consider fascists...”
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“Almost all of those who align with Antifa are from the extreme political left, usually identifying as communists, socialists, or anarchists... They are trying to shut down groups they consider fascists...”
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“If there is a unifying theme in their efforts, it is that the mere existence of ‘fascists’ poses a threat of violence, especially toward minority groups...”
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“They believe this gives them a right to preemptive self-defense that justifies using violence to prevent ‘fascist’ groups or persons from exercising such rights as free speech or public assembly.”
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thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-fa…
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thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-fa…
In short, Antifa regularly uses violence to oppose those whom they deem to be on the far right. They show up at peaceful demonstrations and do their level best to stir them into violence and riots.
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Here is a member of Antifa explaining why they choose violent tactics. [Language Warning]
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