Anti-Israel radicals are crashing the anti-Trump party with a fervor that could rival a Black Friday stampede, as Fox News reports. Across the U.S., groups pushing a "global intifada" agenda are weaving their "Free Palestine" rhetoric into the fabric of the "No Kings" protests, originally aimed at opposing President Donald Trump. It’s a curious blend of causes that raises eyebrows and questions about hidden agendas.
This unfolding story sees factions like the "Palestine Contingent" and "Socialist Contingent" embedding themselves into demonstrations against Trump, despite a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with backing from a web of tax-exempt nonprofits and labor unions potentially tied to billionaire George Soros.
In New York City, organizers linked to the global intifada movement joined the "No Kings" protests, with groups like "UAW Labor for Palestine" and "NYC Labor for Palestine" rallying their "Palestine Labor Solidarity Contingent" to gather at Duarte Square in lower Manhattan. Their message? A loud cry to "stop arming Israel" and fund communities instead of what they call "genocide and occupation."
Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, as early as June 14, the "Palestinian Contingent" made waves at a "No Kings" event, booing the national anthem and heckling bystanders with shouts of "Zionist!" while draped in keffiyehs and waving Palestinian flags. It’s a bold move that blends foreign policy grievances with domestic dissent, but at what cost to public discourse?
Experts point to this as a calculated shift, linking anti-Israel sentiments with local hot-button issues like ICE enforcement and accusations of "fascism," even after the Israel-Hamas peace deal. It’s as if every protest sign is now a two-for-one deal—buy one cause, get another free.
From Rhode Island to northern California, contingents like "Bay Area Labor 4 Palestine" alongside Service Employees International Union Local 1021 are urging followers to bring flags and art to marches in places like Oakland’s Wilma Chan Park. Their chant? "The fight for a liberated Palestine is not over and cannot be ignored," as announced by activists at these groups.
Now, let’s talk money—because nothing fuels a protest like a well-funded network. A Fox News Digital probe uncovered that the "No Kings" movement is propped up by a coalition of Democratic-leaning nonprofits, labor unions, and political action committees, some with annual revenues nearing $2.9 billion, all while enjoying tax-exempt status. Critics argue this skirts nonprofit laws, especially with 24 Democratic PACs openly tied to electing party candidates.
Enter billionaire George Soros, whose Open Society Foundations reportedly funneled a $3 million grant over two years to Indivisible, a key player in the protests. If true, it’s a financial breadcrumb trail that leads straight to questions about partisan influence behind these street mobilizations.
Adding fuel to the fire, Jennica Pounds, a computer scientist running DataRepublican.com, didn’t mince words: "They call it ‘No Kings,’ but what they’ve built is an empire of tax-exempt organizations doing the Democratic Party’s work on the taxpayer’s dime." That’s a zinger that hits hard—charity work shouldn’t double as a political battering ram, should it?
Washington isn’t sitting idly by while these protests unfold. President Trump has tasked the Justice Department with probing potential violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) tied to these demonstrations, while Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, launched an inquiry into the funding of anti-Israel groups involved.
House Speaker Mike Johnson didn’t hold back either, branding the events a "hate America rally" in a recent statement. It’s a strong label, but when protest toolkits mention Trump a dozen times and frame the fight against his "authoritarian takeover," one wonders if the criticism has legs.
In places like Charlotte, N.C., and Eugene, Ore., local chapters of the Party for Socialism and Liberation are organizing "Palestine Contingents" and "Socialist Contingents" to demand everything from a free Palestine to the removal of ICE officers. It’s a laundry list of grievances that seems to grow with every march.
Even in Portland, a Palestinian American activist tied the protests to historical grievances like the Nakba, urging folks to "show up for Palestine." Post-ceasefire, groups such as Jewish Voice for Peace vow to keep pushing their cause within this broader network, showing no signs of slowing down.
So, what’s the takeaway from this protest mash-up? While the right to assemble and speak out is a cornerstone of American freedom, the blending of anti-Israel activism with anti-Trump fervor—backed by murky funding and questionable tax exemptions—demands scrutiny.
It’s a complex web that deserves a hard look, not just for policy’s sake, but to ensure our public square isn’t hijacked by well-heeled agendas.
