Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited senior ministers from more than 60 countries to a meeting next week to address the 'resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism,' The Washington Post reported Thursday.

According to Anadolu Agency, the planned meeting has sparked concern among US career and political officials, European allies, and independent analysts, who question the administration's characterization of the threat. Some officials reportedly fear the effort is part of a broader push to use counterterrorism authorities against Americans perceived as left-wing extremists.

Counterterrorism adviser Sebastian Gorka has reportedly discussed using foreign terrorist designations for antifa to justify investigations of Americans linked to the loosely organized far-left movement. A counterterrorism official indicated that a foreign terrorist connection 'can unlock certain investigative tools,' including surveillance, though Gorka declined to comment.

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated that the event was organized because far-left terrorism is 'an old threat re-emerging with strong transnational links and new convergences.' However, some Trump administration officials expressed concern that the approach could later be used against conservatives. One official warned of setting a precedent for a future administration to turn these authorities on conservatives.

The proposal has raised concerns within the Justice Department and White House Counsel's Office, leading some officials to reportedly skip the July 16 meeting. A White House official rejected claims of widespread concern, arguing that Democrats had previously misused national security powers and highlighting the administration's counterterrorism strategy.