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The Trump Admin’s Global Campaign Against ‘Radical Left Terrorism’ Is Built on a National Security Memo Without Congressional Approval

The Trump Admin’s Global Campaign Against ‘Radical Left Terrorism’ Is Built on a National Security Memo Without Congressional Approval

This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at The Conversation. A little-noticed...

20.07.2026 6

Talking Points Memo

Melinda Haas

The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval

The Trump administration’s global campaign against ‘radical left terrorism’ is built on a national security memo without congressional approval

Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism...

17.07.2026 10

The Conversation

Melinda Haas

Rubio’s international ‘antifa summit’ takes place after Trump’s national security policy has already sent left‑wing US activists to prison for decades

Rubio’s international ‘antifa summit’ takes place after Trump’s national security policy has already sent left‑wing US activists to prison for decades

Almost a year after President Trump authorized preemptive law enforcement measures based on political or ideological beliefs, a wave of terrorism...

17.07.2026 10

The Conversation

Melinda Haas

Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms

A new Trump administration policy threatens free speech and association by targeting individuals and groups as potential domestic terrorists based on...

03.12.2025 9

The Conversation

Melinda Haas