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Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened leaders from 60+ nations to tackle what the administration calls “left-wing political terrorism,” a rallying cry for Republicans ahead of midterms — despite scant evidence of such threats in the U.S. Rubio argued that left-wing violence is often excused as “idealism,” contrasting it with the unambiguous condemnation of far-right attacks. While a recent report notes left-wing incidents surpassed the far right for the first time in 30 years, it’s largely due to a historically low baseline and a steep drop on the right. Historical data shows far-right violence has long dominated — fewer than one left-wing incident annually from 1994–2000, versus over 20 on the right. Even in recent years, right-wing attacks averaged 22 per year, left-wing just 4. Though right-wing violence has declined, experts warn the threat could surge — and both sides must be addressed. The administration, led by Trump and allies, frames the rising left as communist radicals seeking to dismantle America. Rubio, influenced by his family’s history, sees communist networks as foundational to the hemisphere’s far left. To combat this, the U.S. is deploying sanctions — four European anti-fascist groups were labeled foreign terrorist organizations last November. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasizes cutting their financial lifelines, while Rubio unveiled new visa restrictions targeting individuals who fund or assist left-wing terrorism.

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