Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that his office has launched an undercover investigation into “leftist terror cells” operating in the state.
In a statement, Paxton said the move was prompted by the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk as well as the “disturbing rise of leftist violence across the country.” The operation will focus on infiltrating and investigating groups in Texas that are connected to left-wing political violence.
“Leftist political terrorism is a clear and present danger. Corrupted ideologies like transgenderism and Antifa are a cancer on our culture and have unleashed their deranged and drugged-up foot soldiers on the American people,” said Paxton. “The martyrdom of Charlie Kirk marks a turning point in America. There can be no compromise with those who want us dead. To that end, I have directed my office to continue its efforts to identify, investigate, and infiltrate these leftist terror cells. To those demented souls who seek to kill, steal, and destroy our country, know this: you cannot hide, you cannot escape, and justice is coming.”
Paxton’s office did not provide details on which groups would be targeted.
The announcement comes amid President Donald Trump’s executive order categorizing Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and his directive for federal agencies to investigate groups linked to it. Paxton’s office noted that the investigation is part of the president’s efforts to combat these groups.
“Building on President Trump’s bold actions, Attorney General Paxton has instructed his office to initiate sweeping investigations into radical leftist organizations engaged in or providing support to those performing political violence,” the statement said.
