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Trump admin accuses Zohran Mamdani, Hasan Piker, BLM, & George Floyd of conspiring with Cuba
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Daniel Villarreal , LGBTQ Nation
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised Monday at a "political terrorism summit" that his State Department will soon designate various left-wing groups in the U.S. as terrorist organizations. On the same day, he released a 100-page report naming 43 individuals and groups that the Trump administratio
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Key takeaway On the same day, he released a 100-page report naming 43 individuals and groups that the Trump administration alleges have ties to Cuba's “campaign of subversion against the United States.
Why this matters
The Trump administration's report alleging ties between left-wing groups and Cuba has significant implications for the LGBTQ+ community, as it enables Homeland Security to spy on LGBTQ+ individuals and groups deemed threats to US safety. This designation could lead to increased surveillance and targeting of LGBTQ+ activists and organizations, particularly those involved in intersectional social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and feminist groups. The report's conflation of activism with terrorism also raises concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the criminalization of dissent. The inclusion of changingFrequencies, a Black Queer Feminist-led organization, and other LGBTQ+-affiliated groups in the report suggests that the administration is attempting to discredit and intimidate marginalized communities. As the National LGBTQ Task Force and other advocacy groups have long warned, such tactics can have a chilling effect on free speech and assembly, making it essential for the LGBTQ+ community to remain vigilant and organized in the face of these developments.
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Category: rights ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
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