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===Antifa violence and criminal behavior===

===Antifa violence and criminal behavior===

{{See also|Left-wing violence in the Trump era}}

{{See also|Left-wing violence in the Trump era}}

The Antifa claims that its violence is necessary and legitimate to use in order to stop those who they believe to be "fascists" and "authoritarians."<ref>Williams, Katie Bo (September 14, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/350524-antifa-activists-say-violence-is-necessary Antifa activists say violence is necessary]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref>

Antifa claims that its violence is "necessary" and "legitimate" to use in order to stop those who they believe to be "fascists" and "authoritarians."<ref>Williams, Katie Bo (September 14, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/350524-antifa-activists-say-violence-is-necessary Antifa activists say violence is necessary]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.</ref>

Like the [[Occupy Wall Street]] movement prior, Antifa is establishing branches in cities across the country. By their actions,<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (August 30, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/30/antifa-violence-leaves-leftists-to-question-whether-movement-hurts-or-helps.html Antifa violence leaves leftists to question whether movement hurts or helps]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref> people are demanding the group be labeled a domestic terrorist organization by the government. [[File:C9vi9oXW0AEQy6v.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Picture showing Trump supporter nicknamed Based Stickman giving a wedgie to an Antifa protester.]] After previous Trump rallies were assaulted, right-wingers came prepared at the next rally and thoroughly embarrassed Antifa, pushing back hard. Assaults were widely viewed on [[social media]]. Antifa radicals tried to garner sympathy by establishing a GoFundMe.com account. With politicians and the liberal media largely ignoring the violence, it is only a matter of time before somebody dies as a result of all the hate, anger and criminal behavior being displayed by Antifa.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/04/antifa-leftist-terror-group-selling-concealed-knives-slicing-conservatives-website/ ANTIFA Leftist Group Is Selling Concealed Knives On Their Website For Slicing Conservatives] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>

Like the [[Occupy Wall Street]] movement prior, Antifa is establishing branches in cities across the country. By their actions,<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (August 30, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/30/antifa-violence-leaves-leftists-to-question-whether-movement-hurts-or-helps.html Antifa violence leaves leftists to question whether movement hurts or helps]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref> people are demanding the group be labeled a domestic terrorist organization by the government. [[File:C9vi9oXW0AEQy6v.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Picture showing Trump supporter nicknamed Based Stickman giving a wedgie to an Antifa protester.]] After previous Trump rallies were assaulted, right-wingers came prepared at the next rally and thoroughly embarrassed Antifa, pushing back hard. Assaults were widely viewed on [[social media]]. Antifa radicals tried to garner sympathy by establishing a GoFundMe.com account. With politicians and the liberal media largely ignoring the violence, it is only a matter of time before somebody dies as a result of all the hate, anger and criminal behavior being displayed by Antifa.<ref>[https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/04/antifa-leftist-terror-group-selling-concealed-knives-slicing-conservatives-website/ ANTIFA Leftist Group Is Selling Concealed Knives On Their Website For Slicing Conservatives] at the Gateway Pundit</ref>

Antifa groups have used violence in its [[anti-Trump]] demonstrations to the point where police in riot gear were needed, and protestors have used gas canisters and rocks.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/23/protesters-at-trumps-phoenix-rally-used-gas-canisters-rocks-to-assault-police.html Protesters at Trump's Phoenix rally used gas canisters, rocks to assault police]. ''Fox News''. August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref>

Antifa groups have used violence in its [[anti-Trump]] demonstrations to the point where police in riot gear were needed, and protestors have used gas canisters and rocks in their assaults on police.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/23/protesters-at-trumps-phoenix-rally-used-gas-canisters-rocks-to-assault-police.html Protesters at Trump's Phoenix rally used gas canisters, rocks to assault police]. ''Fox News''. August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref>

In June 2017, an Antifa website encouraged physical violence against Trump supporters, capitalists and others who hold conservative-leaning views.<ref>Cheong, Ian Miles (June 19, 2017). [https://heatst.com/culture-wars/antifa-website-promotes-all-manner-of-physical-violence-against-trump-supporters-and-capitalists/ Antifa Website Encourages ‘All Manner of Physical Violence’ Against Trump Supporters and Capitalists]. ''Heat Street''. Retrieved June 20, 2017.</ref>

In June 2017, an Antifa website encouraged physical violence against Trump supporters, capitalists and others who hold conservative-leaning views.<ref>Cheong, Ian Miles (June 19, 2017). [https://heatst.com/culture-wars/antifa-website-promotes-all-manner-of-physical-violence-against-trump-supporters-and-capitalists/ Antifa Website Encourages ‘All Manner of Physical Violence’ Against Trump Supporters and Capitalists]. ''Heat Street''. Retrieved June 20, 2017.</ref>

Some Antifa members, such as California philosophy professor Eric Clanton, received extremely lenient sentences compared to the violent crimes they committed as Antifa activists.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 13, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/29779-antifa-thug-skates-on-felony-assault-charges-sentenced-to-probation Antifa Thug Skates on Felony Assault Charges; Sentenced to Probation]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.</ref>

Some Antifa members, such as California philosophy professor Eric Clanton, received extremely lenient sentences compared to the violent crimes they committed as Antifa activists.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 13, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/29779-antifa-thug-skates-on-felony-assault-charges-sentenced-to-probation Antifa Thug Skates on Felony Assault Charges; Sentenced to Probation]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.</ref>

In January 2019, Antifa leader José Alcoff, who had previously advocated for murder, was arrested for being connected to an attack on two U.S. Marines a few months earlier.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 30, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/31338-d-c-antifa-leader-who-advocated-murder-arrested-in-attack-on-marines D.C. Antifa Leader Who Advocated Murder Arrested for Attack on Marines]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.</ref> Alcoff had been working with the [[Consumer Financial Protection Bureau]] and congressional Democrats to create new regulations on small businesses.<ref>Blackwell, Ken (February 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/the-new-democratic-party-where-antifa-writes-the-financial-regulations The new Democratic Party, where antifa writes the financial regulations]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

In January 2019, Antifa leader José Alcoff, who had previously advocated for murder, was arrested for being connected to an attack on two U.S. Marines a few months earlier.<ref>Kirkwood, R. Cort (January 30, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/crime/item/31338-d-c-antifa-leader-who-advocated-murder-arrested-in-attack-on-marines D.C. Antifa Leader Who Advocated Murder Arrested for Attack on Marines]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 30, 2019.</ref> Alcoff had been working with the [[Consumer Financial Protection Bureau]] and congressional Democrats to create new regulations on small businesses.<ref>Blackwell, Ken (February 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/the-new-democratic-party-where-antifa-writes-the-financial-regulations The new Democratic Party, where antifa writes the financial regulations]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 20, 2019.</ref>

In 2019, Antifa activists were caught working with Mexican drug cartels and [[2018 Migrant caravan|migrant caravan]] activists to create an armed conflict on the U.S.–Mexico border.<ref>Multiple references:

In 2019, Antifa activists were caught working with Mexican drug cartels and [[2018 Migrant caravan|migrant caravan]] activists to create an armed conflict on the U.S.–Mexico border.<ref>Multiple references:

Antifa, which is supported by commentators at [[CNN]], had assaulted 15 journalists by mid-2019.<ref>Nolte, John (July 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/07/01/nolte-cnns-antifa-pals-have-assaulted-15-journalists/ Nolte: CNN’s Antifa Pals Have Assaulted 15 Journalists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2019.</ref> In the city of Leipzig, in Germany, the government offered a reward of 100,000 euros to anybody who could identify Antifa members who had caused violence in the city.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/11/10/german-city-offers-100k-bounty-to-identify-violent-alt-left-antifa/ German City Offers 100k Bounty to Identify Violent Alt-Left Antifa]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2019.</ref>

Antifa, which is supported by commentators at [[CNN]], had assaulted 15 journalists by mid-2019.<ref>Nolte, John (July 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/07/01/nolte-cnns-antifa-pals-have-assaulted-15-journalists/ Nolte: CNN’s Antifa Pals Have Assaulted 15 Journalists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2019.</ref> In the city of Leipzig, in Germany, the government offered a reward of 100,000 euros to anybody who could identify Antifa members who had caused violence in the city.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/11/10/german-city-offers-100k-bounty-to-identify-violent-alt-left-antifa/ German City Offers 100k Bounty to Identify Violent Alt-Left Antifa]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2019.</ref>

Antifa and other far-left activists have increasingly been calling child protective services on conservative parents simply because of their conservative values.<ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/33465-christian-gomez-heather-hobss-antifa-calling-child-protective-services-on-conservative-families ANTIFA Calling Child Protective Services On Conservative Families]. ''The New American''. September 20, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref>

Antifa and other far-Left activists have increasingly been calling child protective services on conservative parents simply because of their conservative values.<ref>[https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/33465-christian-gomez-heather-hobss-antifa-calling-child-protective-services-on-conservative-families ANTIFA Calling Child Protective Services On Conservative Families]. ''The New American''. September 20, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref>

Individual Antifa members are known for their extreme cowardice. In early November 2020, one member of the group in [[New York]] taunted police officers, and fled out of fear when they walked towards him.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/law-and-order/2020/11/01/watch-antifa-protester-taunts-police-then-flees-in-fear-as-cops-approach-him/ Watch: Antifa Protester Taunts Police — Flees in Fear as Cops Approach]</ref>

Individual Antifa members are known for their extreme cowardice. In early November 2020, one member of the group in [[New York]] taunted police officers, and fled out of fear when they walked towards him.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/law-and-order/2020/11/01/watch-antifa-protester-taunts-police-then-flees-in-fear-as-cops-approach-him/ Watch: Antifa Protester Taunts Police — Flees in Fear as Cops Approach]</ref>

====2020 Antifa riots====

====2020 Antifa riots====

[[File:Harris Mpls riot.jpeg|right|250px|thumb|Sen. Kamala Harris solicited money for the [[MFF]] to bail out the [[terrorist]]s who burnt down the [[Minneapolis]] Police Station.]]

[[File:Harris Mpls riot.jpeg|right|250px|thumb|Sen. Kamala Harris solicited money for the [[MFF]] to bail out the [[terrorist]]s who burnt down the [[Minneapolis]] Police Station.]]

:{{See also|2020 Leftwing riots}}

:{{See also|2020 Leftwing riots}}

Antifa [[provocateur]]s were identified as smashing windows at an Auto Zone car parts store and Wendy's restaurant in [[Minneapolis]] where the 2020 leftist riots originated.<ref>https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1265906786541830144</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/vtzsYFs-2Qc</ref> Fires and violence spread to [[St. Paul, Minnesota]] and nationwide from there. Both the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors identified the vast majority of arrests of leftwing rioters were from out of state;<ref>https://www.fox9.com/news/twin-cities-mayors-vast-majority-of-violent-rioters-are-from-out-of-state</ref> crossing state lines to incite riot is a federal offense.  

Antifa [[provocateur]]s were identified as smashing windows at an Auto Zone car parts store and Wendy's restaurant in [[Minneapolis]] where the 2020 leftist riots originated.<ref>https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1265906786541830144</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/vtzsYFs-2Qc</ref> Fires and violence spread to [[St. Paul, Minnesota]] and nationwide from there. Both the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors identified the vast majority of arrests of leftwing rioters were from out of state;<ref>https://www.fox9.com/news/twin-cities-mayors-vast-majority-of-violent-rioters-are-from-out-of-state</ref> crossing state lines to incite riot is a federal offense.  

[[Minnesota]] [[Attorney General]] and former DNC vice chair [[Keith Ellison]] is a longtime proponent and supporter of Antifa and political violence.<ref>https://nypost.com/2018/01/04/keith-ellison-invites-antifa-to-the-party/</ref>

[[Minnesota]] [[Attorney General]] and former DNC vice chair [[Keith Ellison]] is a longtime proponent and supporter of Antifa and political violence.<ref>https://nypost.com/2018/01/04/keith-ellison-invites-antifa-to-the-party/</ref>

[[File:Occupied-seattle-1.jpg|right|350px|thumb|[[Marxist]] insurrectionists set up check points and border walls in Occupied Seattle. Residents were [[extortion|extorted]] and forced to pay protection money.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-protests-armed-guards-local-businesses-extortion</ref>]]

[[File:Occupied-seattle-1.jpg|right|350px|thumb|[[Marxist]] insurrectionists set up check points and border walls in Occupied Seattle. Residents were [[extortion|extorted]] and forced to pay protection money.<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-protests-armed-guards-local-businesses-extortion</ref>]]

On New Year's Eve, Antifa and other far-left militias, including anarchist groups, clashed with police in [[Portland]], while Antifa members engaged in rioting and acts of [[terrorism]], including firebombing.  This caused Portland [[Democrat]] mayor of [[Ted Wheeler]] to promise to send an intervention force, even though he previously supported them.<ref>[https://nypost.com/2021/01/03/democrats-are-now-paying-the-price-for-empowering-antifa/ Democrats are now paying the price for empowering Antifa]</ref>

On New Year's Eve, Antifa and other far-Left militias, including anarchist groups, clashed with police in [[Portland]], while Antifa members engaged in rioting and acts of [[terrorism]], including firebombing.  This caused Portland [[Democrat]] mayor of [[Ted Wheeler]] to promise to send an intervention force, even though he previously supported them.<ref>[https://nypost.com/2021/01/03/democrats-are-now-paying-the-price-for-empowering-antifa/ Democrats are now paying the price for empowering Antifa]</ref>

 

In 2021, Cyan Waters Bass, who is in his early 20s, (who is oddly named after a Crayola crayon), was arrested, pleaded guilty in state court to five charges, including first-degree arson.<ref>[https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/kevindowneyjr/2021/07/21/au-revoir-antifa-and-blm-rioters-are-finally-going-to-prison-n1463640 Au Revoir! Antifa and BLM Rioters Are Finally Going to Prison!], Kevin Downey Jr.

In 2021, Cyan Waters Bass, who is in his early 20s, (who is oddly named after a Crayola crayon), was arrested, pleaded guilty in state court to five charges, including first-degree arson.<ref>[https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/kevindowneyjr/2021/07/21/au-revoir-antifa-and-blm-rioters-are-finally-going-to-prison-n1463640 Au Revoir! Antifa and BLM Rioters Are Finally Going to Prison!], Kevin Downey Jr.

Few Antifa and BLM rioters have actually been punished for burning our cities last year and into 2021, but things may be changing. And it’s about time.

Few Antifa and BLM rioters have actually been punished for burning our cities last year and into 2021, but things may be changing. And it’s about time.

Cyan Waters Bass, who is oddly named after a Crayola crayon, will be spending the next four years in prison. Cyan, who is in his early 20s, pleaded guilty in state court last week to five charges, including first-degree arson..</blockquote></ref>

Cyan Waters Bass, who is oddly named after a Crayola crayon, will be spending the next four years in prison.  Cyan, who is in his early 20s, pleaded guilty in state court last week to five charges, including first-degree arson.</blockquote></ref>

====Antifa No-Go Zones====

====Antifa No-Go Zones====

Antifa set up a [[No Go Zone]] in [[Seattle]] during the 2020 Marxist insurrection. Residents inside the occupied territory were [[extortion|extorted]] for protection money and subject to arbitrary and racially motivated Stop and Frisk searches.

Antifa set up a [[No Go Zone]] in [[Seattle]] during the 2020 Marxist insurrection. Residents inside the occupied territory were [[extortion|extorted]] for protection money and subject to arbitrary and racially motivated Stop and Frisk searches.

====2020 Presidential election====

====2020 Presidential election====

[[File:Antifa flyer.PNG|left|350px|thumb|]]

[[File:Antifa flyer.PNG|left|350px|thumb|]]

:{{See also|2020 Presidential election|Biden Putsch}}

:{{See also|2020 Presidential election|Biden Putsch}}

On an evening just prior to the Electoral College certification of the 2020 stolen presidential election, Antifa thugs terrorized the home of [[Sen. Josh Hawley]], where Sen. Hawley's wife and newborn infant were home alone.<ref>https://thepoliticalinsider.com/josh-hawley-slams-antifa-scumbags-who-attacked-his-home-with-wife-and-newborn-inside/</ref> Sen. Hawley had pledged to contest the results of the stolen election.

On an evening just prior to the Electoral College certification of the 2020 stolen presidential election, Antifa thugs terrorized the home of [[Sen. Josh Hawley]], where Sen. Hawley's wife and newborn infant were home alone.<ref>https://thepoliticalinsider.com/josh-hawley-slams-antifa-scumbags-who-attacked-his-home-with-wife-and-newborn-inside/</ref> Sen. Hawley had pledged to contest the results of the stolen election.

During the January 6, 2021 Joint Session of Congress to certify the Electoral College ballots, while tens of thousands peaceful protesters rallied in support of President Trump outside the capitol, chartered vans of Antifa were escorted by state police in black, unmarked SUVs into the midst of the crowd.<ref>https://twitter.com/RockNPolitics/status/1346897013607174148</ref><ref>https://archive.is/IiHln</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/L0xyqVMUh_E</ref>  [[Capitol Police]] then removed barriers and waved the crowd in to the Capitol steps.<ref>https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2021-01-07/capitol-police-chief-to-resign-next-week-reports</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/cevansavenger/status/1346920924310867968</ref>  Antifa rioters proceeded to break windows on the [[U.S. Capitol]] building and storm the premises.<ref>https://twitter.com/emmbeliever/status/1347032914182217728</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/TheRightMelissa/status/1347040212602466304</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1346908554804953088</ref>  Facial recognition [[technology]] identified Antifa members,<ref>https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/6/xrvision-firm-claims-antifa-infiltrated-protesters/</ref> who had used disguises to infiltrate a pro-Trump protest group, as storming the building.<ref>https://gellerreport.com/2021/01/photos-reports-show-antifa-infiltrators-stormed-the-capitol-building.html/</ref> Twitter, in a flimsy attempt to cover for the Antifa punks, falsely claimed that a side-by-side photo comparison of one of the infiltrators (showing him at the Capitol in one photo, and at a BLM rally in June 2019 in the other photo, both of which show him with the same visually distinct tattoos) was "manipulated media" but gave no reason for their false claim.<ref>[https://twitter.com/KelemenCari/status/1346929418455842816 Cari Kelemen: "AZ BLM rally in June, DC Capital in January] at Twitter</ref>

During the January 6, 2021 Joint Session of Congress to certify the Electoral College ballots, while tens of thousands peaceful protesters rallied in support of President Trump outside the capitol, chartered vans of Antifa were escorted by state police in black, unmarked SUVs into the midst of the crowd.<ref>https://twitter.com/RockNPolitics/status/1346897013607174148</ref><ref>https://archive.is/IiHln</ref><ref>https://youtu.be/L0xyqVMUh_E</ref>  [[Capitol Police]] then removed barriers and waved the crowd in to the Capitol steps.<ref>https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2021-01-07/capitol-police-chief-to-resign-next-week-reports</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/cevansavenger/status/1346920924310867968</ref>  Antifa rioters proceeded to break windows on the [[U.S. Capitol]] building and storm the premises.<ref>https://twitter.com/emmbeliever/status/1347032914182217728</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/TheRightMelissa/status/1347040212602466304</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1346908554804953088</ref>  Facial recognition [[technology]] identified Antifa members,<ref>https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/6/xrvision-firm-claims-antifa-infiltrated-protesters/</ref> who had used disguises to infiltrate a pro-Trump protest group, as storming the building.<ref>https://gellerreport.com/2021/01/photos-reports-show-antifa-infiltrators-stormed-the-capitol-building.html/</ref> Twitter, in a flimsy attempt to cover for the Antifa punks, falsely claimed that a side-by-side photo comparison of one of the infiltrators (showing him at the Capitol in one photo, and at a BLM rally in June 2019 in the other photo, both of which show him with the same visually distinct tattoos) was "manipulated media" but gave no reason for their false claim.<ref>[https://twitter.com/KelemenCari/status/1346929418455842816 Cari Kelemen: "AZ BLM rally in June, DC Capital in January] at Twitter</ref>