A new security campaign targeting radical left extremism has been unveiled by the Donald Trump administration, as Washington pushes for international cooperation against what it describes as a growing transnational threat.
Representatives from more than 60 countries across Europe, Asia and Latin America gathered in Washington, where U.S. officials said left-wing political violence should receive the same level of attention as jihadist terrorism.
Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, urged governments to work together, arguing that counterterrorism strategies have overlooked violence linked to extremist groups on the political left. Rubio said the threat has often been dismissed and called for a broader approach to tackling politically motivated violence.
Homeland Security Adviser, Stephen Miller, accused some left-wing groups of using civil liberties arguments to shield violent activities, insisting that the government would continue efforts to hold such actors accountable.
The Trump administration said it plans to disrupt funding networks, propaganda channels and international operations linked to groups it identifies as extremist. However, Democrats criticised the move, describing the focus on left-wing groups without equal attention to far-right threats as politically motivated.
The announcement represents a shift in U.S. counterterrorism policy, with the administration seeking a wider international response to ideological violence.
