WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to attend a White House roundtable on Wednesday to discuss the anti-fascist antifa movement, which he has called a domestic “terrorist organization” sponsoring left-wing political violence.

Here is some background on antifa, and why it might be difficult for the Trump administration to follow through on its threats to crack down on the movement’s sympathizers.

Why Is Trump Doing This Now?

Trump vowed to take action against left-wing groups he accuses of fomenting violence after the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September.

There is no public evidence tying antifa to Kirk’s assassination. The motive of the accused gunman, Tyler Robinson, remains under investigation.

Still, Trump has described antifa as a “sick, dangerous, radic

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