Research Uncovers Funding Behind Protests
Recent findings from Peter Schweizer’s Institute of Government Accountability (GAI) shed light on the financial backing of the “Nationwide Day of Defiance” protest. Since 2019, this protest has received approximately $114.8 million from the Arabella Advisors Dark Money Network. This financial influx raises questions about how organized protest groups use tax advantages to amplify their influence.
The anticipated global protests against President Donald Trump this weekend are unlikely to occur organically. Instead, they appear to be part of orchestrated events, funded heavily by Arabella Advisors, which has funneled over $100 million to the “No Kings” protest partners, who also help craft the protests themselves.
Organizers claim that the Arabella Network’s most prominent backers include notable billionaires such as George Soros, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. During the recent protests in Los Angeles, Arabella contributed nearly $5 million to two left-leaning nonprofits involved in the “anti-ICE” demonstrations. One group, Community Change Action, has been providing support for these protests, including offering protest tips in Spanish.
Another group, the Los Angeles Union for Humanitarian Immigration Rights, has faced scrutiny from Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) regarding its financial activities. Since 2021, Arabella has amassed over $50 million in state and federal grants, inadvertently linking taxpayer funds to these movements that stir social unrest.
The upcoming demonstration labeled “No Kings” represents a specific brand of protest initiated by an entity designed to mobilize activists following Trump’s 2016 victory. This group, led by Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, has previously organized various anti-Trump events and is affiliated with organizations like the ACLU and Sierra Club, alongside some less mainstream groups.
Soros and Swiss billionaire Hanjorg Wyss have been significant contributors to the Indivisible movement, which has reportedly received more than $8 million in support. Notably, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, has also funded parts of Indivisible’s operations.
The Arabella Network stands as a major player in Democratic dark money, reportedly donating $14.06 million to causes connected to civil rights and social advocacy as per the latest financial disclosures. It’s astonishing to consider the financial resources these left-wing billionaires allocate to drive protests, raising the possibility that taxpayers are indirectly supporting these activities.
As the protest approaches, called the “Day of Rebellion,” organizers encourage massive participation, framing the events as a stand against authoritarianism. However, it’s unclear whether the protests will escalate into violence, and reports suggest that sentiments among organizers lean towards a peaceful demonstration.
