UPDATE: President Donald Trump has just announced an investigation into the funding sources behind the “No Kings” protests that have erupted against him. During remarks made aboard Air Force One on Sunday night while returning to Washington D.C. from Florida, Trump specifically mentioned billionaire philanthropist George Soros as a potential financier of these demonstrations.
The President referred to Soros and others as “radical left lunatics,” adding that they may have helped fund the protests, which he dismissed as “very small” and “ineffective.” Trump stated, “I looked at the people, they’re not representative of this country,” suggesting that the protests lacked public support. He further claimed, “It looks like it was, we’re checking it out,” indicating that the administration is taking the matter seriously.
These protests have become a focal point for Trump’s administration, which has increasingly targeted leftist groups. Notably, Trump has recently labeled the far-left group Antifa as a terrorist organization. He remarked, “And by the way, I’m not a king. I’m not a king. I work my ass off to make our country great.” This emphatic statement highlights his perception of the protests as an attack on his legitimacy.
As the investigation unfolds, the implications could resonate far beyond the protests themselves, potentially influencing the political landscape as the 2024 elections approach. The details of who is funding these demonstrations could spark further unrest among Trump’s supporters and opponents alike.
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops, and to find out how it might affect the ongoing political discourse in the United States.
