Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed a Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism at the State Department, warning that far-left extremism and violence is on the rise. He argued that for too long, the US counterterrorism doctrine has been a blind spot when it comes to extremist violence from the political left. The idea of far-Left terrorism is often dismissed as a right-wing fever dream or a dangerous fascist conspiracy by many in the press, academics, and legacy institutions. The coalition of representatives from across the political spectrum includes political leaders and experts from over 60 countries. Rubio called for an end to the double-standard treatment of left-wing violence, stating that it can no longer be ignored.