Trump declares Antifa domestic terrorist organization

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is designating Antifa, a decentralized left-wing anti-fascist movement, as a major terrorist organization

"I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION," he said on his Truth Social account.

Trump also called for investigations into individuals and groups funding Antifa's activities.

"I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices," he said.

The declaration follows the recent fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. While Kirk's alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, has been charged with murder, Trump and his allies have linked the incident to Antifa and other left-wing groups.