Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Palestinian media: Three Palestinians were killed after being targeted by Israeli drone fire in the al-Shujaiya neighborhood east of Gaza City
Nicolas Maduro: The Palestinian cause is the most sacred cause for humanity, and we propose sending teams of builders, farmers, and doctors to Gaza to help the people
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Lebanon: IOF infiltrate Khallet Wardeh towards the municipality in the town of Aita al-Shaab, south of Lebanon.
Leaders of the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey sign a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Trump arrives in Sharm el-Sheikh
Israeli PM's office: PM informed Trump he would not attend Sharm el-Sheikh Summit on account of Jewish holidays.
Israeli media: Netanyahu makes last-minute decision to cancel trip to Sharm el-Sheikh.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Large crowds gather in Khan Younis to welcome the liberated Palestinian detainees, waving flags of Hamas and Islamic Jihad in celebration
Buses of released prisoners arrive in Ramallah
Israeli media: Netanyahu gifts Trump a "Golden Dove".

FBI establishes new extremist designation for Trump-supporter actions

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 5 Oct 2023 11:38
  • 1 Shares
2 Min Read

The FBI's definition of AGAAVE-Other encompasses domestic violent extremism driven by motivations not addressed by other designations. This includes motivations such as committing violence due to a real or perceived association with a specific political party.

  • x
  • Members of the U.S. National Guard stand watch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 17, 2021. (AFP)
    Members of the US National Guard stand watch at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 17, 2021. (AFP)

The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) developed an extremist designation subcategory for the violent activities of former US President Donald Trump supporters, according to a Newsweek report, citing current and former government officials.

The report said that the FBI's new designation: anti-government, anti-authority violent extremism - other (AGAAVE-Other) was established in October 2022, and even though it does not mention Trump explicitly, sources familiar with the matter reportedly say it intends to apply to political violence linked to him.

The FBI's definition of AGAAVE-Other encompasses domestic violent extremism driven by motivations not addressed by other designations. This includes motivations such as committing violence due to a real or perceived association with a specific political party.

Related News

Trump eyes ban on Chinese cooking oil amid US soybean self-harm

US-China tariff war strains global economy: Erdogan

Read more: FBI report predicted 2020 election riots two months before Jan. 6: NBC

The report emerges in the midst of recent accusations by Trump that his supporters are facing unfair treatment by federal law enforcement. However, the FBI has reportedly stated that it cannot and does not conduct investigations solely based on ideology.

An official from the bureau has asserted that the FBI could investigate cases involving Democrats who resort to violence under the category of AGAAVE-Other as well. The subcategory is defined with "carefully constructed language" to maintain a nonpartisan stance but, in "practical terms," is seen as referring to Trump supporters, as noted in the report citing the official.

On another note, on January 6, 2021, supporters of Trump stormed the Capitol in Washington, seeking to prevent certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory.

In early August, Trump pleaded not guilty to criminal charges of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 election and defraud the American people.

  • United States
  • FBI
  • Donald Trump

Most Read

Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jaafarawi in an undated image in Gaza, occupied Palestine (Social media)

Gaza Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi killed by collaborators

  • Politics
  • 12 Oct 2025
Iran strikes secret Israeli-US bunker under Tel Aviv high-rise

Tel Aviv high-rise struck by Iran hid Site 81, secret US-Israeli base

  • Politics
  • 14 Oct 2025
Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl

The Life of a No-Girl: The one verse Taylor Swift refuses to sing

  • Arts and Culture
  • 8 Oct 2025
drop site

New report details extensive Israeli arson in Gaza after ceasefire

  • Politics
  • 13 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
Freed Palestinian detainee al-Arida expresses gratitude to Al Mayadeen.
Politics

Freed Palestinian detainee Mahmoud al-Arida salutes Al Mayadeen

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez gestures as he speaks at the Global Progress Action Summit, in London, Friday, September 26, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Spain to maintain arms embargo on ‘Israel’ despite ceasefire

Israeli excavators work in the Gaza Strip as the sun sets, seen from southern occupied Palestine, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Palestinian clans condemn chaos in Gaza, back security forces

The sun sets behind buildings destroyed during the Israeli aggression in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern occupied Palestine, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Israeli regime cuts Gaza aid to 300 trucks, blocks fuel and gas

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS