Decode The Left with Karlyn Borysenko

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I sat down to go through Donald Trump’s new executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization — and I have a lot to say about it. I’ve been critical from the start, because I knew the implementation was going to be the problem. I talk to people inside government all the time, and they warned me: the administration doesn’t understand how this actually works, and what they think they can do, they legally can’t.

That said, I was honestly shocked by the opening section. It described Antifa as a militarist, anarchist enterprise calling for the overthrow of the United States government. And I have to wonder — did that come straight from me? Because I’ve said exactly that on Fox News, and now it’s written into the executive order. If so, I’ll take the credit.

The first section was perfect — spot on in describing Antifa’s strategy, tactics, and violence. But then it falls apart. The order declares Antifa a terrorist organization but provides no mechanism for identifying who’s actually in Antifa. Most Antifa don’t call themselves Antifa. They operate through mutual aid networks, front groups, and informal structures. Without definitions, you can’t arrest people or prosecute organizations. And without naming or describing what qualifies, the ACLU is going to shred this in court.

My solution is simple: if you show up to a protest in black bloc, with weapons or umbrellas, provoking violence, you’re Antifa. Define it by behavior, not by name. Without that, this order is unenforceable.

So yes, good start. Section one was a chef’s kiss. But unless Trump and his advisors get serious about definitions and enforcement, this order isn’t going to hold up. And the left is already preparing their legal fight. They’re better organized than people think, and unless the administration figures it out fast, this is going nowhere

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For the last three weeks, I embedded myself inside the Democratic Socialists of America’s SALT training. What I discovered is one of the most dangerous strategies the far left is running right now, and no one is talking about it.

Salting is when socialists deliberately take jobs at places like Amazon, Starbucks, grocery stores, airlines, auto plants, and even schools, not because they care about the work, but because their entire purpose is to organize and build unions from the inside. I sat through their sessions. I watched as they laid out networks of jobs across the country, mentoring and training their people to infiltrate strategic industries.

And it’s all leading somewhere: May Day 2028. That’s the date they’re planning a massive general strike — a coordinated walkout across education, logistics, service industries, airlines, and auto manufacturing. The goal is simple: cripple society and prove they have the power to do it.

This isn’t a joke. Too many on the right still believe socialists don’t work or are lazy. The truth is the opposite: they’ve captured the unions, they’re expanding their reach, and they are building a revolutionary infrastructure years in advance.

I’m sounding the alarm now, because if no one pays attention, we’re going to wake up to a crisis that has been in plain sight all along. That’s why I’m covering this at DecodeTheLeft.com and on my Substack — so you know what’s coming before it hits.

Antifa has responded to Donald Trump declaring them a terrorist organization. They laid out their strategy for moving forward. Let’s break it down.

Find the statement here: https://crimethinc.com/2025/09/18/make-ready-safeguarding-our-movements-against-repression-how-to-respond-to-donald-trumps-threats

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I had the pleasure of chatting with Kim Iversen yesterday.

We talked about Charlie Kirk's assassin and Queer Marxism, explored Trump's strategy of branding Antifa as a terrorist organization, and more.

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I appreciate Jesse Watters and his team for inviting me on to discuss my experiences with Antifa and work exposing the far left in America.

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I recently joined a Space on X with Sally, and ended up talking for about 5 hours with her community about my experiences with the far left, Queer Marxism, the “Trantifa” myth, and more.

Enjoy the recording.

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In this short video, I explain why there’s no possible way to cut off Antifa’s funding. You must understand the different groups on the left and how they operate.

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Thank you Kerry Shaw, Mark In Houston, Mary G, Vaughn Cassidy, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.

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Quick thoughts from the airport

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