Trump updates counterterrorism strategy
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The Administration is expanding its definition of terrorism to include drug cartels and loosely organized far-left movements.
A new counterterrorism strategy, signed by President Trump on Tuesday, seeks to crack down on Islamist terror groups, drug cartels and violent domestic political groups.
The strategy focusing on left-wing groups reverses the Biden-era concentration on right-wing extremism. “Violent left-wing extremists” and “extremist transgender ideology” are among the most concerning threats facing the country, according to the Trump administration counterterrorism strategy released Wednesday.
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The evolving nature of global terrorism has necessitated corresponding changes in counterterrorism strategy. Over the past two months, U.S. operations have revealed a clear pattern of prioritization and adaptation.
The mention of offensive cyberattacks highlights the White House’s effort to deter foreign hackers and follows public acknowledgments of cyber operations tied to military activity.