Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Develops New Strategy to Counter Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence

📌 Core Announcement:
President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) launching a comprehensive federal strategy to combat domestic terrorism and organized political violence in the U.S.

⚖️ Key Directives:

• FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs): Coordinate national investigations into political violence and intimidation.
• Attorney General:
• Treasury & IRS: Disrupt financial networks funding domestic terrorism; prevent tax-exempt entities from financing political violence.
• Homeland Security: Work with DOJ to designate domestic terrorism as a “National Priority Area” for funding/resources.

🔥 Why Now — Cited Escalations:

• Sept 10, 2025: Assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk during a campus speech.
• Previous major incidents:
• Anti-police riots: $2B+ in damages, casualties nationwide.
• Attacks on ICE officers: Reportedly up 1,000% since Jan 2025; recent shooting in Dallas caused casualties.

🇺🇸 Upholding American Values (White House framing):

• Violence is described as organized and radicalized campaigns under banners like “anti-fascism.”
• Trump statement: vowed to track down all contributors, funders, and organizers of political violence, alongside those targeting judges, law enforcement, and government workers.
• Initiatives highlighted:

👉 Bottom Line:
This new strategy reframes domestic terrorism as organized, systemic, and politically motivated, with sweeping federal action spanning law enforcement, financial oversight, and national security measures.