The article discusses Refuse Fascism, a radical left-wing group aiming to remove the “Fascist Trump Regime” through large rallies in Washington, D.C. The group is fiscally sponsored by the Alliance for Global Justice (AFGJ), a nonprofit in Arizona with ties to socialist regimes in Latin America. AFGJ originated from the Nicaragua Network, which supported Nicaragua’s Sandinista regime. Despite the increasing authoritarianism in Nicaragua, AFGJ defends the regime’s human rights record and elections.
AFGJ has also backed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and produced propaganda supporting various leftist regimes, while defending controversial figures like Kim Jong-un. The group receives substantial funding from prominent left-leaning organizations, including those linked to George Soros.
Refuse Fascism, formed in response to Trump’s presidency, is an offshoot of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RevCom) and aims for revolutionary change in the U.S. The group often collaborates with various organizations for protests, recruiting out-of-state activists and seeking funding for logistics. Despite emphasizing nonviolence, some leaders have suggested that political violence may be justified against what they perceive as fascism.
Congressional Republicans are investigating AFGJ’s financial ties to antifa due to its support of Refuse Fascism. The article notes that while Refuse Fascism seeks to differentiate itself from antifa, both share a common anti-fascist cause.
