White House readies executive order on political violence as liberal groups sound warning


U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing for a state visit to Britain, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House is preparing an executive order on political violence and hate speech, a Trump administration official said on Wednesday, as scores of left-leaning non-profits rejected what they described as efforts to undermine their work.

The administration has intensified scrutiny of liberal organizations following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a staunch ally of Trump.

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