Greg Steube
A Republican U.S. Representative from Florida known for his conservative stance on national security and domestic law enforcement, currently leading legislative efforts to codify Antifa as a domestic terror organization.
Greg Steube is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Florida's 17th congressional district. A veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Iraq War, Steube has consistently aligned himself with 'security-first' policies, both in international relations and domestic stability. His legislative record reflects a focus on judicial oversight, border security, and the protection of constitutional rights from what he characterizes as radical left-wing interference.
Recently, Steube has gained prominence for his efforts to address political violence in the United States. He is a primary advocate for the 'Stop Antifa' bill, a legislative initiative co-sponsored with Senator Rick Scott. The bill seeks to formally codify a 2020 executive order that designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. By moving this designation from an executive order to federal law, Steube aims to ensure that future administrations cannot unilaterally rescind the classification.
Steube’s position is rooted in the belief that organized political violence poses a direct threat to American civic institutions. He has been vocal in criticizing political rhetoric that he believes encourages civil unrest, arguing that the rule of law must be applied strictly to groups that utilize arson and physical attacks to achieve political ends. For observers in Israel and the Jewish world, Steube represents a wing of the Republican party that views domestic radicalism through a counter-terrorism lens, often drawing parallels between global extremist movements and domestic actors who challenge the stability of Western democracies.