Washington, Sep 18 (NationPress) - On Thursday (Indian time), US President Donald Trump officially categorized Antifa as a "major terrorist organisation", just days after the shocking murder of his close advisor and right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

In a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump expressed, "I am pleased to inform our many USA Patriots that I am designating Antifa, a sick, dangerous, radical left disaster, as a major terrorist organisation. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding Antifa be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

While Trump did not specify the criteria his administration would use for this designation, nor the measures he would take against this leftist movement, it is notable that Antifa lacks a centralized structure or defined leadership.

In the days leading up to this declaration, Trump repeatedly pointed fingers at the left for the escalating political violence in the country, including the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

During an interview with Fox News, he stated, "I'll tell you something that's going to get me in trouble, but I couldn't care less. The radicals on the right oftentimes are radical because they don't want to see crime. The radicals on the left are the problem, and they're vicious and they're horrible and they're politically savvy."

On Tuesday, Utah prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, the primary suspect in Kirk's murder, with aggravated murder among six other charges, declaring their intention to pursue the death penalty.

According to prosecutors, Robinson's mother revealed that he had become increasingly political over the past year, shifting towards a more liberal stance and advocating for pro-gay and trans-rights.

Additionally, she noted that Robinson had begun dating his roommate, a biological male transitioning to female.

Charlie Kirk, aged 31, was delivering a speech at a campus event in Utah Valley University on September 10 when he was shot in the neck. He was swiftly transported to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), the leading conservative student organization in the nation.

Since its launch in 2012 when Kirk was just 18, TPUSA has evolved into a political powerhouse with over 800 chapters across US colleges.

TPUSA has played a crucial role in mobilizing young conservative voters, especially in the upcoming 2024 election, significantly bolstering Trump's campaign for re-election.