What better way to celebrate Flag Day than with a patriotic parade honoring the US Army's 250th birthday? President Donald Trump certainly thought so, as he outlined plans for the event in a brief video on Truth Social. Established on June 14, 1775, the Army is actually older than the Republic itself. But a day filled with US flags and patriotism is a bridge too far for progressives, so they have planned a counter-protest, not so creatively titled "No Kings." And who better to fund such an event than the uber-wealthy?
With a graphic of a crown beneath a big red X, the No Kings Day of Defiance website homepage announced in all caps, "IN AMERICA, WE DON'T DO KINGS." This not-so-subtle image laid bare the real purpose of their protest: It’s another anti-Trump screed to – in their own words – "Rise Up."
"They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. No kings (emphasis original).”
To take the 250th birthday of the US Army and twist it into an anti-Trumpian pretzel requires the backing of flush leftists ready to lay their money down – and there are a lot of them.
No Kings: Follow the Money
The No Kings Day of Defiance appears to be funded primarily through Indivisible.org. An openly progressive group, its mission statement signifies that it sits on the far left of the political spectrum: “Our democracy is under threat. But we will not yield to fascism.” Then, in bold, underlined mega-print, the Indivisible home page reads: “On June 14, as Trump throws himself a lavish military parade in DC, we’re going to be rising up with protests all across the country. Join us to reject Trump’s authoritarian vision and to show the wannabe-king what democracy looks like.” Below is a glimpse of the funding apparatus of this so-called grassroots, democratic No Kings effort.
The Big Bankroller: Ironically, Indivisible is divided into three parts: Indivisible Civics, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Indivisible Project, a 501(c)(4), and Indivisible Action, a “Hybrid Political Action Committee.” According to the George Soros-funded Open Society Foundations grant database, the Budapest-born billionaire gave $3 million in a two-year grant to the Indivisible Project. Soros’ total funding, going back to 2018, adds up to just over $7.2 million.
Walmart heiress Christy Walton: She paid for a full-page ad in The New York Times Sunday edition, which fetches a pretty penny. Standard online rates for The Times claim the cost is between $150,000 and $200,000, plus extra for full color. However, the Daily Caller cited WebFX in its article, saying a full-page ad in the Gray Lady could cost up to $1.4 million. Ms. Walton, a daughter-in-law of the famed retailer, made a special effort to assure Walmart shoppers that the ad had nothing to do with the chain store. Still, some angry patrons are calling for a boycott of Walmart.
The Tides Foundation: Tides is listed as a “funding partner” of the organization's 501(c)(3) arm. In 2009, their donation totaled $3.6 million. Additional information and exact funding figures are not available.
Democracy Alliance: DA reportedly has numerous ties to Indivisible. According to Influencewatch.org, “The group was not created to “dole out money itself.” Rather, it was meant to operate more as an “exclusive collective” of “partners,” billionaires and millionaires (and later, organizations) committed to providing at least $200,000 per year to left-of-center organizations.” But don’t discount their power and influence on the left. As Influence Watch pointed out, “According to documents obtained by The Washington Free Beacon in 2019, the Democracy Alliance’s partners have infused $1.83 billion into the left since its inception.”
A variety of corporate donors (for 2022): These small corporate donations include, but are not limited to, Apple, Inc., Delta Airlines, Alphabet, Inc., and Wells Fargo.
Because Indivisible has three types of organizations, it is challenging to ascertain precisely where they get their funds. Only the (c)(3) non-profit carries mandatory reporting requirements. Their last IRS Form 990 filed for 2024 (Indivisible Civics) revealed gross receipts of just over $5.4 million, of which $4.8 million came from contributions and grants.
Monopoly Money to Play With
It’s clear the left has deep pockets. Foundations, individuals, and corporate entities have donated or otherwise contributed to the organization sponsoring the No Kings rallies, which will be held across the country today. The question is whether all this money will bring out the rank-and-file progressives in an effort to overshadow the Trump administration’s plans to honor the US Army specifically and the nation’s Armed Forces in general.
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