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Rick Scott seeks terror group designation for antifa
['A.G. Gancarski']
Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is looking to give Donald Trump’s fight with antifa new life on Capitol Hill, filing a bill to brand the left-wing network as domestic terrorists and lock Trump’s executive order into law.
While a precise definition or membership for antifa is elusive given the decentralized nature of the network, Scott is nevertheless putting legislation forward.
“Antifa has gotten away with its evils and terrorized cities across our country for far too long,” Scott said.
“Violence against our brave law enforcement officers and ICE agents will not be tolerated — especially when it’s domestic terrorists like Antifa wreaking havoc on our communities.
These people actively work to destroy the American way of life and call for the overthrow of American government and society.”Scott’s Stop ANTIFA Act would “codify President Trump’s executive order and national security presidential memorandum designating Antifa a domestic terrorist group and countering domestic terrorism and organized political violence,” a press release noted.