EXCLUSIVE TO FOX: Over the weekend, a group believed to be students from New York University (NYU) distributed a Communist newspaper during the “No Kings” protest held in New York City. The group announced their participation on social media, stating their intention to “overthrow capitalism.”
The Instagram account named “NYU Communists” is linked in its bio to the Revolutionary Communists of America, which claims to be a new political party inspired by the ideologies of Karl Marx and communist principles.
The group shared on Instagram, “Comrades from the NYU branch organized a communist contingent for the No Kings rally in Manhattan today. Our goal was to engage with the radicalized workers and youth who are tired of capitalism’s exploitation and are prepared to push back.”
During the “No Kings” rally, members of “NYU Communists” were seen distributing the Communist newspaper. (Image credit: Preston Mizell/Fox News)
The group’s Instagram page invites those interested in organizing against capitalism to reach out directly, saying, “Want to get organized to overthrow capitalism? DM us!”
The profile also features the song “Guillotine” by The Coup, with lyrics that warn, “We got the guillotine, you better run,” reflecting their revolutionary stance on their primary social media platform.
Despite its name and appearing to be a student-run chapter of the larger Revolutionary Communists of America organization, “NYU Communists” are not officially affiliated with the university, according to a spokesperson.
“There is no registered or university-recognized group called ‘NYU Communists,’ and we’re unfamiliar with them,” NYU spokesperson John Beckman told Fox News Digital.
A spokesperson for NYU said the “NYU Communists” organization is not affiliated with the university. (AP Photo/Seth Wen)
Fox News Digital obtained a copy of the October 2025 edition of “The Communist” being handed out by “comrades” at the event featuring the headline, “The Billionaires are the Enemy.”
“The Communist” is printed in traditional multicolor newspapers, some with full pages of color and a barcode linking to a sign-up sheet to join the Revolutionary Communists of America.
Fifteen pages of articles without author names follow the top story and include articles like “Reserve your Spot at a Marxist School Near You,” “Israel’s War on the Truth” and “Record 70% Now Believe the ‘American Dream’ was a Lie.”
The paper asks for a $5 “solidarity” donation.
Protesters gathered in Washington, D.C., and across the country for the No Kings Day protest Oct. 18, 2025. (Emma Woodhead/Fox News Digital)
The “NYU Communists” were joined by thousands of mostly peaceful protesters at the “No Kings” rally in New York City on Saturday, an event that was partially funded by Democratic donor George Soros among other donors and nonprofits.
President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that his administration would be looking into the funding behind the protests that took place across the country.
“I guess [the No Kings protest] was paid for by Soros and other radical left lunatics,” Trump told reporters Sunday night. “It looks like it was. We’re checking it out.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Revolutionary Communists of America and “NYU Communists” for comment.
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston
