A new investigation into the 50501 organization — one of the main forces behind the nationwide “No Kings” protests — has revealed extensive ties to extremist groups on the far left, sparking backlash and a quiet retreat by some former allies.
The report, published by the Oversight Project, analyzed social media connections of 42 organizers linked to 50501 chapters across the country. It found a dense network of affiliations with groups such as the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), Democratic Socialists of America, Antifa, and Students for Justice in Palestine. Several of these organizations have histories of supporting violent actions, aligning with authoritarian regimes, or spreading propaganda on behalf of foreign adversaries, including the Chinese Communist Party.
The Oversight Project concluded that, despite presenting themselves as a grassroots “pro-democracy” movement, 50501 organizers are deeply enmeshed with radical factions that explicitly reject American constitutional norms. The findings stand in stark contrast to mainstream media portrayals of “No Kings” rallies as ordinary expressions of civic engagement.
Among the troubling connections cited:
- PSL celebrated the anniversary of China’s communist revolution and denied the Tiananmen Square massacre.
- Students for Justice in Palestine praised Hamas’s October 2023 attacks on Israel as a “historic win.”
- Antifa-aligned accounts promoted political violence and vandalism.
- Code Pink and ANSWER Coalition were linked to CCP propaganda networks funded by millionaire Neville Singham, according to previous reporting by The New York Times.
The dataset further showed that 50501 organizers followed these radical groups more frequently than mainstream media outlets such as NPR, Reuters, or the Associated Press — and even more often than most Democratic politicians, with the exception of Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The revelations are beginning to reshape the perception of the movement. Some who initially supported 50501 for its anti-authoritarian messaging are now distancing themselves, concerned that the protests were serving as a cover for extremist ideology.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna had previously warned that the movement was “a ruse to push a communist and Marxist agenda.” The Oversight Project’s findings lend weight to that concern.
While legacy outlets like NPR have described 50501 as “grassroots-led” and “pro-Constitution,” news coverage has ignored the deeper network of affiliations. The contrast between glowing media accounts and the report’s detailed mapping of far-left ties has fueled suspicion that the movement is less about preserving democracy than about advancing a radical agenda under its banner.
The report concludes with a warning: “Despite public pronouncements about protecting democracy, the organizers of the ‘No Kings’ protests are aligned with anti-democratic groups who seek to impose a communist utopia in America.”
As awareness grows, more voices — including some on the left — appear to be reconsidering whether alignment with 50501 is worth the risk of being associated with extremist and foreign-aligned factions.
The next No Kings protest is scheduled for Oct. 18 in cities across America, including Alaska.
Communist utopia, those have worked so well around the world. North Korea,& Cuba come to mind. How do we rid our country of these traitors ?? Thant is exactly what they are.
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No grassroots, all astroturf!!