CHICAGO — A series of viral tweets from conservative influencers are drawing attention this week, alleging that left-wing protest organizers and nonprofits may be shifting their focus toward Chicago — with some posts even suggesting coordination from national foundations, labor unions, and political groups.
The online conversation began picking up steam after a tweet from user @TonySeruga alleged that a recent protest coordination session involved representatives from several left-leaning organizations and NGOs, including:
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Open Society Foundation
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Media Matters
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Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
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Indivisible Project
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SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
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CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights)
The tweet claimed these groups were “present and accounted for” in discussions of protest strategy, implying a federally-linked funding network may be playing a role in organizing demonstrations in major cities.
“The Democratic Socialists of America… are STILL receiving funding from the federal government. NGOs are bankrolling a large portion of these protests,” Seruga wrote.
Indivisible Founders Accused of Coordinating Riots — Link to Chicago Not Yet Verified
Another widely circulated tweet from user @jnottah directly names Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, co-founders of the progressive group Indivisible, as “radical communists” allegedly involved in planning and funding riots.
“They are co-founders of the radical foundation ‘Indivisible’… also behind the radical anti-American organization Nokings.org,” the tweet reads.
Though these claims are politically charged and unverified, the post specifically raises alarm that Chicago could be the next city to face disruptive protest action, allegedly due to its political alignment and progressive leadership.
“I figured Chicago was coming next. Your Mayor probably put in a special request,” one user added, implying the city may be a welcoming environment for such efforts.
No Official Proof Yet of Protest Coordination in Chicago — But Political Tensions Rising
As of now, no official documents or investigative reports have confirmed the alleged coordination of mass protest activity in Chicago by these groups. However, the tone of the conversation reflects rising partisan concern over political influence in large urban protests.
Chicago, with its Democratic majority and progressive policies under Mayor Brandon Johnson, has frequently been the focus of national political commentary — particularly around issues of crime, immigration, and civil unrest.
What Is Indivisible — And Why Are They Targeted?
Founded after the 2016 presidential election, Indivisible is a nonprofit known for progressive activism, voter mobilization, and organizing local chapters to engage in civic action. Its co-founders, Greenberg and Levin, have been featured in national media for their role in empowering grassroots resistance to conservative policies.
However, conservative critics argue that Indivisible operates as a political weapon funded by elite donors, citing indirect ties to groups like Open Society Foundations and others.
As the tweetstorm shows, misinformation and polarized rhetoric have made Indivisible a common lightning rod for online backlash — even if legal violations or direct riot connections haven’t been proven.
City Officials Yet To Respond To Viral Allegations
There has been no official comment from Mayor Brandon Johnson or any city agency regarding the circulating posts. It remains unclear if city leadership is even aware of the viral tweets, or if they intend to respond.
Protest activity in Chicago has remained relatively calm in recent weeks, with no major civil unrest events reported citywide. Still, the online discourse may further stoke tension heading into summer protest season.
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