Archive · 18 Sep 2025
White House Readies Order on Political Violence, Groups Warn
President Trump is planning to issue an executive order about political violence.
This comes after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The White House wants to target left-leaning groups, claiming they contribute to unrest.
Over 120 of these groups are pushing back, concerned the order will silence them.
Trump may use laws to prosecute these groups.
Some worry this will limit free speech and target opposing viewpoints.
White House is preparing an executive order on political violence.
The order follows the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Left-leaning groups are pushing back against the administration's efforts.
Over 120 groups reject the administration's characterization of their work.
Trump may use the federal racketeering statute against certain groups.
- Who
- President Trump, White House, left-leaning groups
- What
- Executive Order on political violence and potential legal action against left-leaning groups
- When
- Preparing to be unveiled later in the week
- Where
- United States
- Why
- White House believes left-wing groups contribute to violence and hate speech
Civil Liberties Advocates
Trump Administration
Freedom of Speech
Civil Liberties Advocates
Freedom of speech should be protected.
Trump Administration
The government can restrict speech and expression.
Legal Action
Civil Liberties Advocates
Overreach and the excessive use of government power.
Trump Administration
Legal action is necessary to deter violence.
- Key Figures
- President Trump, Stephen Miller, Pam Bondi
- Event
- Executive Order on Political Violence
- Groups Targeted
- Left-leaning non-profits and foundations
- Legal Action
- Potential use of racketeering statute
Sources
Pam Bondi Backtracks After Drawing MAGA's Ire For Vowing To Target Hate Speech After Charlie Kirk Assassination
Kirk Killing: Trump's 'Radical Left' Threat Fuels Fears Of Political Vendetta
Barack Obama calls Charlie Kirk’s assassination ‘horrific,’ warns nation at an ‘inflection point’
Obama says the US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the country
Is hate speech still protected speech?
Liberal nonprofit groups push back against Trump’s threats after Kirk murder