The article analyzes the Trump administration's intensified efforts against what it labels 'far-left terrorism,' drawing parallels to the FBI's 1950s Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO).

Writer Caitlin Johnstone argues that the White House's expansion of terrorism definitions—such as labeling anti-American views as extremist—mirrors historical tactics used to suppress leftist movements.

She highlights how the administration's actions, including defunding and arresting perceived threats, resemble COINTELPRO's covert operations targeting civil rights groups, feminists, and anti-war activists.

While the crackdown suggests a fear of losing power, Johnstone contends that this aggression reflects the administration's desperation rather than a genuine threat.

The piece emphasizes that the Trump team's actions reveal their awareness of waning influence, urging continued public resistance against authoritarian overreach.