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President Trump backed the US decision to label TRF a terrorist group after its deadly attack in Pahalgam. The group, linked to Pakistan-based LeT, killed 26 civilians in April. India's EAM Jaishankar praised the move as a strong counter-terrorism step. The US emphasized TRF's history of violence, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Key Points: Trump Backs TRF Terror Designation After Pahalgam Civilian Killings

  • Trump endorses TRF terror tag for Pahalgam civilian killings
  • TRF linked to LeT claimed April 22 attack in J&K
  • Jaishankar welcomes US move as boost to counter-terror cooperation
  • US cites TRF's role in attacks since 2008 Mumbai terror
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When you butcher civilians, you don't get a pass: Trump backs TRF terror designation

Trump supports designating TRF as a terrorist group after its Pahalgam attack killing 26 civilians, strengthening US-India counter-terrorism efforts.

"When you butcher civilians, you don't get a pass—you get JUSTICE. – US House Foreign Affairs Committee"

Washington, July 21

The US House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority on Saturday said President Donald Trump strongly backed the administration's decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation, calling it a deserved move against those responsible for killing civilians in India.

"President Trump calls it like it is. The Resistance Front is a foreign terrorist organisation and deserves the designation. When you butcher civilians, you don't get a pass--you get JUSTICE," the Committee posted on X.

https://x.com/HouseForeignGOP/status/1946571914580828430?s=08

The Resistance Front, a proxy group of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), had claimed responsibility for the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area that killed 26 civilians. The attack also triggered a four-day military escalation between India and Pakistan.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the move, calling it a strong step in the global fight against terrorism. He said the action reflected growing India-US counter-terrorism cooperation.

"Appreciate SecRubio and @StateDept for designating TRF, a Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) proxy, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). It claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Zero tolerance for terrorism," Jaishankar posted on his social media platform X.

In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the decision to designate TRF under US anti-terrorism laws was based on its direct involvement in the Pahalgam attack and its known links with LeT.

The United States noted that the Pahalgam incident was the deadliest civilian attack in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which were also carried out by LeT. The US State Department further stated that TRF has been involved in multiple attacks on Indian security forces, including in 2024.

The move, the US government said, reinforced the Trump administration's long-standing commitment to global counter-terrorism and signalled a message that terrorist proxies will not be spared.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the US stance, why does it always take foreign validation for us Indians to feel our concerns are legitimate? Our government should be more proactive in global diplomacy regarding terrorism.
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Arjun K
This is a slap on Pakistan's face 👏 Their "non-state actors" narrative won't work anymore. The whole world knows ISI creates these proxy groups. Time for UN to take action against state sponsors of terror.
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Sarah B
As someone working in conflict zones, I've seen how these designations help. But we must ensure it doesn't lead to profiling of ordinary Kashmiris. The real victims are caught between terrorists and security forces.
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Vikram M
Trump may be controversial but he's right on this one. The Pahalgam martyrs deserve justice. Hope this leads to more pressure on Pakistan to shut down terror camps. #NeverForget26
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Kavya N
Good step but actions speak louder than designations. When will concrete steps be taken to freeze their assets globally? My cousin survived the attack - the trauma still haunts her family 😔

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