In a bombshell move, US Attorney General Pam Bondi has hit the accelerator in the crackdown on leftist groups—demanding all hands on deck from law enforcement agencies to scrutinize antifa and other alleged domestic terror organizations for possible tax violations. The urgent memo, uncovered by the Guardian, marks a dramatic escalation in the Trump administration’s crusade against activist networks on the far left.

Antifa—which stands for antifascist—is less of a tightly-knit organization and more an amorphous collection of activists. Undeterred by this ambiguity, Bondi’s directive singles out any and all antifa-related operations for special review, signaling the administration’s intent to dig up dirt by any means necessary. The memo orders agencies to comb through their files and forward any intelligence on antifa to the FBI within two weeks.

President Trump has been on a warpath over these groups, signing an executive order in September attempting to brand antifa a domestic terrorist organization—a controversial move that legal scholars argue exceeds the president’s actual powers.

In her hard-hitting communication, Bondi accuses these so-called domestic extremists of using violent tactics to push a radical agenda: everything from undermining police and immigration authorities, to supporting open borders, gender fluidity, anti-American sentiment, and even anti-Christian values. She paints a grim picture, claiming the groups seek the overthrow of the US government and threaten traditional American beliefs.

Federal prosecutors and law enforcers across the country are being told to comb their case files for potential tax fraud linked to these activist circles—and to move towards prosecution if evidence emerges. The Justice Department is now prioritizing grants for states with anti-extremism initiatives, tightening the funding screws on those trying to fight domestic terror as defined by the Trump White House.

The administration also seems intent on stripping leftwing non-profits like the Open Society Foundations of their prized tax-exempt status—a financial deathblow for groups bankrolling progressive causes. This line of attack gained added momentum following the department’s investigation into the organization after the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

News of Bondi’s memo sparked coverage from outlets ranging from Reuters to Bloomberg. October saw the Trump administration level terrorism charges at a handful of activists arrested after chaotic protests outside an ICE detention center in Texas—an incident that left a police officer wounded. Prosecutors maintain those arrested were foot soldiers for extremist groups, though details remain murky as the cases unfold.

In short, the Justice Department has put antifa and its allies firmly under the microscope, zeroing in not just on alleged violence, but on the financial foundations that fuel their activism. The message from Bondi and the Trump administration couldn’t be clearer: the gloves are off in the battle against leftwing dissent.