NSPM-7 labels common beliefs as terrorism 'indicators'
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- Trump signs NSPM-7, targeting 'anti-Christian,' 'anti-American,' and 'anti-capitalism' views as indicators of radical left violence.
- The directive focuses on pre-crime measures, aiming to disrupt individuals or groups before violent acts occur.
- NSPM-7 directs the Justice Department and FBI to monitor and investigate political activity and speech as potential signs of radicalism.
- The directive includes broad categories of 'indicators' such as extremism on race, gender, and migration, as well as hostility toward traditional American views.
- The Trump administration leverages existing Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) to bypass Congressional oversight and expand domestic surveillance.
- Critics argue NSPM-7 is a partisan tool to suppress dissent, equating free speech with terrorism and extremism.
- The directive has drawn comparisons to post-9/11 surveillance policies, raising concerns about civil liberties and government overreach.