It Could Happen Here Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy and the Spectre of Left-Wing Violence
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May 12, 2026 A sharp look at the 2026 U.S. counterterrorism strategy and who it puts in the crosshairs. They highlight how anarchists, antifa, and left-wing movements are being labeled as threats. The discussion covers claims about narco‑terrorism, links to migration and foreign strikes, and concerns that terrorism language is being used to justify military and domestic actions.
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Strategy Reframes Terror Threats Around Politics
- The 2026 White House counterterrorism strategy reframes threats to emphasize cartels, jihadists, and violent left-wing extremists like anarchists and antifa.
- Robert Evans and Garrison Davis note the document's political slant and its origins with Sebastian Gorka, tying it to prior antifa-focused directives.
Document Claims Apolitical Action While Targeting Ideologies
- The strategy explicitly links political ideology to terrorism by listing motivations like anti-capitalism, anti-Christianity, and support for overthrowing the U.S. government.
- Evans highlights that the document claims operations will be "apolitical" while clearly listing ideological targets, revealing a contradiction.
Richmond Memo Targeted Extremist Linked To Trad Catholic Church
- The FBI's Richmond memo on radical traditionalist Catholics sparked a right-wing backlash but targeted a priest linked to a clerical fascist who planned violence.
- Evans recounts the case where the extremist had prior arrests, weapons purchases, and plotted attacks, justifying FBI interest.