The article discusses how the Trump administration is implementing a strategy to suppress political dissent by labeling it as 'far-left terrorism,' drawing parallels to the George W.Bush-era scare over weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

Ken Klippenstein's report highlights that the current approach, using the acronym FLT ('far-left terrorism'), mirrors the previous administration's tactics of creating fear through vague threats.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to address these policies at a summit, proposing stricter visa controls for individuals associated with 'far-left terrorist' groups.

The definition of economic sabotage under this framework is alarmingly broad, encompassing actions as minor as damaging property or organizing boycotts.Critics argue that the left-wing terrorism narrative lacks factual basis, noting that right-wing and Islamist terrorism remain more prevalent.

Klippenstein further points out that the advisors shaping this policy include figures with controversial histories, such as Tera Dahl and Brent Munyon, who previously promoted unfounded claims about Muslim infiltration and Christian persecution.

The article warns that this approach risks repeating past mistakes, such as the Iraq WMD scandal, by relying on fear-mongering rather than evidence-based policies.