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A core part of the narrative has been that Antifa has no central leadership or formal organization. Repeated descriptions from media outlets and political figures underscore its decentralized structure, supposedly composed of local autonomous groups and individuals acting independently.
However, critics argue that this portrayal is a strategic fiction designed to obscure the true organizational ties. The language used to describe Antifa—such as "leaderless" and "decentralized"—serves to complicate investigations and hinder efforts to hold members and supporters accountable. The presence of coordinated activities, namely violent protests and attempts to conceal funding, suggests a sophisticated network rather than random, disconnected actors.