By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following the U.S. model, Hungary will designate antifa as a terrorist organization, as announced by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. This decision comes in response to the same policy announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Orbán’s decision was likely prompted by a 2023 incident involving antifascist activists, which led to the imprisonment of Italian activist Ilaria Salis. Orbán criticized the activists, particularly Salis, who was later released, highlighting the need for this classification.
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Hungary, following Trump, will designate antifa a terrorist organization, Orbán says. This is the headline, and it’s a loaded one, isn’t it? It’s a statement that immediately grabs your attention, likely because it seems so… contradictory. How can you label something a terrorist organization when it’s essentially just standing against fascism?
The heart of the matter is this: “antifa” is not an organization in the traditional sense. There’s no central command, no membership rolls, no headquarters. It’s more of a loose ideological stance, a belief in being anti-fascist. And being anti-fascist is something most of humanity agrees on. Historically, it’s a stance that has motivated people to stand against tyrannical regimes and oppressive ideologies, people like your grandfathers who fought against fascists. To declare such a thing a terrorist organization seems absurd. It’s like declaring “being kind” a crime.
And yet, here we are, with Hungary’s leader, Viktor Orbán, seemingly taking a page from the Trump playbook. The connection is clear: Orbán, like Trump, appears to be aligning himself with a certain political ideology, one that views anti-fascism as a threat. This move raises serious questions about the direction of Hungary’s government and its relationship with democratic values. It feels like a shortcut to power, a way to silence dissent, to demonize those who oppose their views. It’s a move that seems designed to divide, to create an “us” versus “them” mentality, and further marginalize opponents.
The implications are concerning. If anti-fascism is declared a terrorist activity, it opens the door to the government targeting anyone who expresses anti-fascist views. It would give them the power to seize assets, freeze bank accounts, and potentially arrest anyone deemed to be associated with this “organization.” But there is no organization. It’s a term that makes no sense outside of propaganda. So, who exactly are they going after? Anyone they don’t like?
It’s also worth noting that this move echoes the rhetoric of some far-right groups. These groups often paint anti-fascists as dangerous extremists, which helps to justify their own actions and silence their critics. This type of manipulation is concerning because it undermines the democratic process and allows extremist views to gain traction.
Interestingly, the article also mentions the controversy surrounding Trump and the Epstein files. There are a lot of accusations, and court documents show that Trump was associated with Epstein. The links are there, but it’s important to note that accusations do not make someone guilty. There are also several claims of Trump having inappropriate relations with his daughter, Ivanka, with a slew of questionable quotes presented in the article. It creates a disturbing contrast between the public image and potentially disturbing realities.
The timing of Orbán’s announcement is also interesting. It comes as Trump is likely to run for the presidency again. This suggests a possible coordinated effort to silence opposition and consolidate power. It is obvious why Trump and Orbán would want to align.
Ultimately, the move by Hungary to label anti-fascism as a terrorist organization is a worrying development. It’s a sign of a government that is potentially veering away from democratic principles and embracing authoritarian tactics. It’s a move that should be carefully watched and, if needed, opposed. If being anti-fascist is a crime, we must ask ourselves, what principles is the government actually adhering to?