Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Demonstrations Draw Thousands Amid Funding Questions

Thousands participated in 'No Kings' movement demonstrations across the country on Saturday, protesting Trump administration policies, inflation, and the Iran conflict. While organizers claim it's a grassroots effort, a Fox News investigation suggests the protests are backed by well-funded political networks.

Thousands of demonstrators participated in ‘No Kings’ movement rallies nationwide on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with a primary gathering held in St. Paul, Minnesota, where participants voiced opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration, increasing cost of living, and ongoing conflict with Iran. Questions have emerged regarding the financial backing behind these demonstrations.

Movement organizers characterize their efforts as a grassroots, leaderless initiative built on democratic principles and coordinated through an alliance of 300 organizations emphasizing community-level activism. The rallying cry ‘We the People’ has become central to the movement’s grassroots messaging, building on momentum from large-scale demonstrations held throughout 2025.

However, a Fox News Digital investigation revealed the rallies are orchestrated by an extensive network of approximately 500 organizations with a collective annual budget estimated at $3 billion. According to the investigation, this network includes communist organizations that plan to leverage the demonstrations to promote calls for ‘revolution.’

Documentation filed for permits for the primary St. Paul march identifies Indivisible, a national Democratic advocacy organization backed by billionaire George Soros, as the primary organizer. The investigation also highlighted participation from a coalition of socialist and communist organizations funded by Neville Roy Singham, an American technology entrepreneur characterized as a committed communist residing in China.

The investigation indicates that Singham has dedicated nearly ten years to supporting activist organizations that champion revolutionary socialist ideology and regularly coordinate public demonstrations. These organizations encompass the People’s Forum in New York, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, the ANSWER Coalition, and CodePink, whose co-founder Jodie Evans is Singham’s spouse, alongside partnerships with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization. All are recruiting participants, with at least one organization declaring its intention to deliver a message of ‘revolution’ during the protests.

Following demonstrations last October related to opposition against National Guard deployments and immigration enforcement actions, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, cautioned Republicans to regard the movement as a serious threat. During a Fox News appearance with Sean Hannity, Cruz stated there is substantial evidence indicating Soros and connected networks are providing financial support for the demonstrations, expressing concerns about possible civil unrest.

In a Bloomberg interview during that same month, Cruz stated, ‘Unquestionably, we should take political peril seriously. There is a lot of energy. There is a lot of anger on the left. And elections can be dangerous when one side is mobilized, is angry.’

In July, Cruz proposed the Financial Underwriting of Nefarious Demonstrations and Extremist Riots (STOP FUNDERs) Act, legislation that would enable the Department of Justice to file Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges against individuals alleged to be financing protests classified as violent or extremist.