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Media coverage plays a pivotal role in shaping perceptions of Antifa. Mainstream outlets, including CNN, acknowledge that Antifa operates without official leadership but emphasize that the violence is primarily localized and targeted at far-right groups. Conversely, reports from investigative journalists and law enforcement paint a picture of a highly organized, violent, and operational group responsible for numerous acts of violence and property destruction.
Politically, accusations that the government and media are downplaying or dismissing Antifa's violence as exaggerations are widespread. Critics argue that mainstream narratives buffer Antifa from accountability, thereby hampering effective law enforcement responses.