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US shifts counterterrorism focus to 'far-left terror' amid criticism

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States will shift its counterterrorism focus towards what he termed "far-left terror." Rubio argued that left-wing violence has been overlooked despite its transnational nature and targeting of Western politicians and infrastructure. This initiative, supported by President Donald Trump, has raised concerns among Democrats about the politicization of counterterrorism efforts and potential targeting of lawful protests and political opponents. AI

RANK_REASON Policy shift announced by a high-ranking government official regarding national security and counterterrorism. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US shifts counterterrorism focus to 'far-left terror' amid criticism

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    US to focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

    US Secretary of State Marco ⁠Rubio told officials from more than 60 countries on Thursday that the United States would seek to refocus international counterterrorism efforts on what he called “far-left terror”, arguing that left-wing violence had long been overlooked. The confere…