DOJ Launches Antifa Terror Investigation

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The Justice Department has launched a federal terrorism investigation into violent Antifa riots that erupted at UC Berkeley during a memorial event for Charlie Kirk.

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Federal terrorism task force investigates violent Antifa riots at UC Berkeley TPUSA memorial event
Masked protesters deployed smoke bombs, fireworks, and glass bottles against conservative students
Attorney General Pam Bondi declares Antifa “existential threat” requiring aggressive federal action
UC Berkeley forced to pull security from neighboring campuses to protect free speech event

Federal Authority Steps In Where Campus Failed

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, FBI, and Joint Terrorism Task Force would coordinate the investigation into November 10th’s violence. Dhillon specifically targeted “Antifa’s ability to operate with impunity in CA,” signaling the Trump administration’s commitment to dismantling these domestic terrorist networks. This federal intervention represents a dramatic departure from the previous administration’s hands-off approach to violence on campuses.

Dept. of Education Investigates UC Berkeley over Violent Antifa Protest at TPUSA Eventhttps://t.co/C4biykfYql

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Coordinated Violence Targets Memorial Event

The assault on conservative students occurred during TPUSA’s final “American Comeback Tour” stop, honoring Charlie Kirk who was assassinated at Utah Valley University two months earlier. Masked Antifa militants deployed smoke bombs, fireworks, and glass bottles starting at 4:30 PM, escalating into multiple brawls by evening. At least four arrests were made as violent agitators attempted to prevent the memorial from proceeding, demonstrating their complete disregard for both free speech and basic human decency.

Campus Security Overwhelmed by Leftist Mob

UC Berkeley spokesperson Dan Mogulof admitted the university had to pull officers from neighboring UC systems to provide adequate security, revealing how unprepared these institutions are to protect conservative voices. Despite the violence outside, TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet reported a “PACKED HOUSE” of brave students who refused to be intimidated by intimidation tactics. This stark contrast highlights the courage required for conservatives to exercise their First Amendment rights on hostile campuses.

The university’s delayed response and inadequate preparation enabled the violence to escalate. UC Berkeley’s historically liberal environment has fostered an atmosphere where conservative speakers face routine harassment and physical threats, making federal intervention necessary to restore constitutional protections on campus.

Justice Department Declares War on Antifa Terror

Bondi’s characterization of the incident as “violent riots” requiring Joint Terrorism Task Force investigation establishes a crucial precedent for treating Antifa as the domestic terrorist organization it truly is. This approach builds on July 2025 prosecutions of two Texas men for providing material support to Antifa attacks on ICE detention facilities. The Trump administration is finally treating these coordinated assaults on American values with the seriousness they deserve.

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The investigation sends a clear message that the era of Antifa operating with impunity has ended. Federal authorities now possess the tools and political will to dismantle these networks that have terrorized conservative Americans for years while hiding behind false claims of anti-fascism.