Sebastian Gorka, the counter-terrorism czar under former President Donald Trump, recently introduced a new counter-terrorism strategy that has drawn significant criticism for its lack of concrete plans and its overtly partisan tone. The 16-page memo targets various groups, including narcoterrorists, legacy Islamist terrorists, and violent left-wing extremists, while notably omitting any mention of far-right or white supremacist ideologies, which have been linked to domestic violence. Analysts have described the document as 'largely slop' and 'utterly unhinged', warning that it could lead to the erosion of civil rights and the normalization of state violence against marginalized communities. Critics like Nadia Ben-Youssef from the Center for Constitutional Rights argue that the strategy promotes a worldview that criminalizes dissent and dehumanizes certain groups, particularly targeting transgender individuals and immigrants. The document is seen as a continuation of flawed counter-terrorism policies inherited from previous administrations, with experts noting that while the language may be shocking, it is not entirely new. The strategy's focus on political enemies and the potential for expanded state repression has raised alarms about its implications for civil liberties in the United States.