George Soros’ Open Society Foundations have awarded a $3 million grant in 2023 to the Indivisible organization, which is organizing the ‘No Kings’ protests against former President Donald Trump. The protests, planned for nationwide demonstrations, have drawn criticism regarding foreign influence and potential use of paid agitators. Critics, including Senator Ted Cruz, have alleged these activities are part of a broader network of left-wing violence.
The Democratic Party and supporters of the protests, however, emphasize their commitment to peaceful assembly and constitutional rights, highlighting the importance of these demonstrations as a means to voice opposition to what they perceive as authoritarian tendencies. The Indivisible organization, which has received funding from Soros’ foundations since 2017, continues to manage data and communications with participants for the ‘No Kings’ protests. Per the Open Society Foundations’ website, Soros has given away more than $32 billion of his personal fortune to the foundations, with his son Alex serving as chairman of the board.
Schumer, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, has also been involved in organizing these protests, with the Indivisible website stating that millions of people will rise to participate in the demonstrations on October 18. The Communist Workers of America Union is also associated with the ‘No Kings’ protests, further amplifying the political and social dimensions of the event. While the protests aim to highlight concerns about authoritarianism, critics like Cruz argue that the activities are part of a coordinated effort to undermine the government and instigate unrest.
Senator Ted Cruz introduced the Financial Underwriting of Nefarious Demonstrations and Extremist Riots (STOP FUNDERs) Act to address these concerns, allowing the Department of Justice to impose RICO charges on individuals funding violent protests. Although efforts to contact key figures for comment were unsuccessful, the debate over the ‘No Kings’ protests continues to reflect broader tensions within American politics over the role of private funding in public activism.