Federalist CEO Sean Davis called on President Donald Trump to take decisive action against Antifa, labeling the group as a domestic terrorist organization during an appearance on Steve Bannon's War Room on Thursday. Davis emphasized that executive orders alone are insufficient in addressing the threat posed by violent left-wing networks.
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Trump recently signed an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization following a series of violent incidents, including attacks linked to the group in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder. Davis criticized the administration for not taking more aggressive measures, stating, "We actually need to have people going after them, hauling them in, taking them off the streets. And most importantly, they need to have their financing networks absolutely destroyed."
Davis pointed to groups with connections to Antifa, such as the John Brown Club, which he claims continue to promote violence. He characterized John Brown as a terrorist, arguing that the definition of terrorism involves using violence against non-combatants to achieve political change.
"Make no mistake, John Brown was a terrorist. He went and butchered innocent people in the cause of abolition, which is a good cause," Davis explained. He warned that current Antifa members believe they can commit violence without consequence, stating, "they can perpetrate any violence they want to whatever ends they want."
Davis urged the Trump administration to act swiftly, declaring, "The time for talk is over. The time to roll up these terrorist Antifa networks that are out there openly calling for and executing violence on us, the time for that nonsense is over."
He suggested that the administration should consider designating Antifa as a foreign terrorist organization, arguing that there is sufficient evidence to support such a classification. "We’re looking at an ISIS equivalent. We’re looking at people who are highly organized. They operate in cells," Davis said.
Davis called for aggressive measures against Antifa, including raids on those targeting federal buildings. He compared the current situation to past efforts against groups like al Qaeda and ISIS, stating, "These are terrorist organizations. We need to treat them like we treated al Qaeda and ISIS and every other group out there."
In addition to the violence from Antifa, Davis highlighted the broader challenges faced by conservatives, citing censorship from major tech platforms like Facebook, Google, and YouTube. He expressed concern over the coordinated efforts against conservative voices, stating, "The entire left-wing movement, the entire Democrat power apparatus, has been focused on crushing us."
Davis concluded by asserting that the fight against these forces is ongoing, emphasizing the need for resilience among conservatives. "We’re not going anywhere, but my goodness is it a fight trying to just stay alive when you have all of the forces of evil in this world trying to crush you."
Why it matters
- Sean Davis labels Antifa a domestic terrorist organization, urging Trump to take stronger action against violent left-wing groups.
- Davis criticizes the administration's current measures, calling for aggressive tactics similar to those used against al Qaeda and ISIS.
- He warns that Antifa members feel empowered to commit violence without consequences, necessitating immediate government intervention.
What’s next
- Davis urges the Trump administration to consider designating Antifa as a foreign terrorist organization.
- Calls for raids on Antifa networks targeting federal buildings are emphasized as a necessary step forward.
