Republican lawmakers are calling for an American billionaire, who has funded groups linked to recent riots in Los Angeles, to testify before Congress. This individual, Neville Roy Singham, is said to have connections to multiple nonprofits, some of which are affiliated with radical anti-Israel and Marxist initiatives.
One such group, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, was involved in protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week in Los Angeles, though there’s no direct evidence tying them to the violence that occurred.
Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna stated that if Singham doesn’t appear voluntarily, he could be summoned forcefully and potentially face prosecution.
Luna also highlighted concerns regarding Singham’s links to the Chinese Communist Party.
Interestingly, Singham and his activist wife, Jody Evans, have been living in Shanghai but still funnel significant funds to the U.S. While they deny any formal relations with the Chinese government, their shared office space with Maku Group, which promotes Chinese Communist propaganda, raises eyebrows.
Evidence suggests the organizations like People’s Forum and Code Pink have financial ties to both Singham and the Chinese government, furthering the political objectives of the Communist regime, according to Chuck Grassley, the committee chair.
Last year, the House Committee sought to have the IRS revoke the tax-exempt status of the People’s Forum, which Singham supports. This group was involved in organizing protests against Israel just after the devastating Hamas attack that resulted in numerous casualties.
Reports indicate that members of this group participated in violent demonstrations at Columbia University last year, highlighting a troubling pattern of behavior.
Alex Goldberg, a senior advisor at the National Contagion Research Institute, explained that the Singham Network functions like a structured movement incubator, integrating media and organizing efforts under one roof.
Most of Singham’s linked organizations are based in Chelsea, New York, where they offer courses with titles that raise eyebrows, such as “Racist Capitalism” and “Spanish for Social Justice.”
Among these nonprofits is a notable radical book publisher, which is part of their broader ideological mission interlinked with traditional socialist and liberation movements.
The Socialism and Liberation Party has disturbing connections as well; notably, they recently allied with Elias Rodriguez, implicated in the shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. Rodriguez had previously participated in protests against police brutality organized by radical socialist groups.
At 71, Singham doesn’t fully shy away from capitalist ventures. He founded a consulting firm that was sold for a substantial sum in 2017.
Sources describe Singham as “incredibly charismatic.” Jody Evans, now 70, co-founded Code Pink and has held a position on the People’s Forum board, co-authoring works like “China Not Our Enemy.” Additionally, she traveled to North Korea in 2015 as part of a delegation with a nonprofit advocating for women’s issues.
