1. United States
2. Iowa
3. Letter

Facts matter—especially in national security. During testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee, FBI National Security Operations Director Michael Glasheen failed to give a clear answer about whether “Antifa” exists as an organization. This is not a complex or unsettled question. Antifa is not an organization, and U.S. law enforcement has said so repeatedly. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have long concluded that “Antifa” is an ideology or loosely affiliated movement, not a structured entity with leadership, membership rolls, funding mechanisms, or command authority. Former FBI Director Christopher Wray testified plainly that Antifa is “more of an ideology than an organization.” No credible federal assessment contradicts this. There is no evidentiary basis for treating Antifa as an organization. Belief does not equal proof. Repetition does not create structure. By the same standard, there is no proof that Santa Claus exists as an organization either—no officers, no headquarters, no chain of command. An idea, a label, or a myth does not become an organization simply because people invoke its name. When a senior FBI official cannot clearly state this established fact, the issue is not semantics—it is professional competence. Mischaracterizing an ideology as an organization undermines threat analysis, misleads lawmakers, and risks misuse of federal authority. Intelligence work depends on precision. Ambiguity where facts are settled is unacceptable. This is not partisan. It is about accuracy, credibility, and fitness for duty. Congressional oversight relies on truthful, fact-based testimony. The public relies on federal officials to distinguish evidence from political narrative. For these reasons, a formal review of Director Glasheen’s preparedness, accuracy, and suitability for a national security leadership role is warranted. National security demands clarity. Anything less erodes trust and weakens democratic oversight