Washington D.C. (HornCurrent) — October 2025
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is facing renewed criticism for his administration’s failure to effectively confront America’s ongoing gun violence crisis, even as he continues to emphasize his fight against Antifa and left-wing extremism.
At a recent roundtable meeting with independent journalists, Trump declared that “the epidemic of left-wing violence and Antifa-inspired terror has been escalating for nearly a decade,” adding that under his leadership, his administration was “going after Antifa criminals and all who fund and support their campaigns.”
While the statement echoes Trump’s longstanding campaign narrative, critics argue that his administration neglected the far more pressing issue of rampant gun shootings across the United States.
During his tenure, mass shootings in schools, shopping centers, and public spaces rose sharply, yet the federal government failed to pass significant gun control reforms. Analysts say Trump’s focus on politically charged movements like Antifa diverted national attention away from the root causes of gun violence — such as easy firearm access, extremist radicalization, and mental health challenges.
Civil rights groups and public safety advocates also accuse Trump of politicizing domestic security issues rather than adopting a balanced approach to violence from all sides.
“While the administration held press conferences on Antifa, American families were burying their children killed in school shootings,” said one policy analyst. “It was a government more focused on rhetoric than responsibility.”
As the U.S. continues to grapple with record levels of gun-related deaths in 2025, many observers view Trump’s rhetoric as a reminder of missed opportunities to address a deeply rooted national crisis that extends far beyond partisan politics.
HornCurrent News Analysis Desk
Washington Bureau
