US political unrest and European financial actions reflect escalating tensions

09/18/2025 / By Finn Heartley

Trump Designates Antifa as Terrorists – Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Trump labels Antifa a terrorist group, vows to probe Soros-linked funding, and empowers law enforcement to use lethal force against violent agitators.
Political Violence Escalates – Conservatives blame left-wing extremism for Kirk’s death, while Sinclair replaces Jimmy Kimmel with a Kirk tribute, signaling rising conservative media influence under Trump.
EU Seizes Russian Assets – The EU votes to confiscate $170B in frozen Russian funds for Ukraine, prompting Moscow to warn of retaliation and accelerating global distrust in Western financial systems.
BRICS Challenges Dollar Dominance – As faith in the dollar erodes, BRICS nations advance plans for a gold-backed currency, threatening the SWIFT system and Western economic hegemony.
Global Instability Looms – With U.S. civil unrest and EU financial warfare, trust in centralized institutions collapses, pushing nations toward decentralization—gold, silver, and self-reliance become critical hedges.

Domestic Turmoil: Trump Takes Hardline Stance Against Antifa

In a dramatic escalation of America’s political divisions, President Donald Trump has officially designated Antifa as a “major terrorist organization,” following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The move, announced via Truth Social, signals a hardline crackdown on left-wing extremism, with Trump pledging to investigate the financial backers of Antifa—including dark money networks linked to George Soros’ Open Society Foundation.

Kirk’s murder has deepened the chasm between left and right, with conservatives accusing radical leftists of inciting violence. Meanwhile, Sinclair Broadcast Group canceled Jimmy Kimmel’s show, replacing it with a tribute to Kirk—a symbolic shift reflecting the growing power of conservative media under Trump’s influence. Critics warn that Trump’s aggressive stance risks provoking further domestic terrorism, including bombings and assassinations, as radical factions retaliate.

EU Escalates Financial Warfare Against Russia

Across the Atlantic, the European Union has voted to confiscate $170 billion in frozen Russian assets, redirecting the funds to Ukraine for “reparations.” Moscow has condemned the move as outright “theft” and warned of severe retaliation, potentially including economic warfare or even military escalation.

This unprecedented seizure—part of a broader Western effort to weaken Russia—threatens to accelerate the collapse of the U.S. dollar as global trust in Western financial institutions erodes. Already, BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) are advancing plans for a gold-backed alternative currency, further undermining dollar dominance.

Broader Implications: Trust in Western Institutions Crumbles

The dual crises—domestic unrest in the U.S. and financial warfare in Europe—highlight a world spiraling toward chaos and decentralization. Key takeaways:

Political Violence Escalation – Trump’s designation of Antifa could trigger a wave of left-wing terrorism, mirroring past groups like the Weather Underground.
Financial System Instability – The EU’s asset seizure sets a dangerous precedent, incentivizing nations to abandon the dollar and SWIFT system entirely.
Global Power Shift – BRICS is poised to capitalize on Western overreach, offering an alternative financial system free from U.S. control.

Conclusion: A Fracturing World Order

As America teeters on the brink of civil unrest and Europe gambles with economic warfare, the global order faces unprecedented destabilization. The coming months may determine whether Western institutions can survive their own overreach—or if a new, decentralized world emerges in their wake.

For those seeking stability, gold, silver, and decentralized assets remain the safest hedge against collapsing systems. The era of trust in centralized power is ending—fast.

Watch the Sep. 18 episode of “Brighteon Broadcast News” as Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, talks about Trump declaring war on ANTIFA terror groups.

This video is from the Health Ranger Report channel on Brighteon.com.