Communist and socialist groups call for 'revolution' and seizure of property at Minneapolis May Day rally
Communist and socialist groups called for revolution and the seizure of private property during a May Day rally in Minneapolis, signaling a shift from traditional labor-focused themes. The event, initially organized as an immigrant rights demonstration, drew over 1,000 attendees and included a coalition of labor unions, activist groups, and far-left organizations. Participants demanded wealth redistribution, rent controls, and an end to capitalism, with prominent displays of socialist symbols and anti-government messaging.
- ▪Far-left groups such as the Communist Party USA and the Freedom Road Socialist Organization participated in the Minneapolis May Day rally.
- ▪Demonstrators called for the seizure of private property and the means of production, marking a departure from past labor-centric May Day events.
- ▪The rally included demands for rent caps tied to income, a shorter work week, and redistribution of wealth from billionaires.
- ▪Over 1,000 people attended the rally, which was organized as an immigrant rights demonstration but included a broad coalition of activist and socialist groups.
- ▪Signs and banners at the event featured slogans like 'Abolish ICE,' 'Fight Trump’s Agenda,' and 'No Kings,' alongside socialist imagery such as the hammer and sickle.
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US protests Communist and socialist groups call for 'revolution' and seizure of property at Minneapolis May Day rally The presence of far-left groups marking a shift in tone from past May Day rallies that primarily focused on labor issues. By Michael Dorgan Fox News Published May 2, 2026 11:29am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Demonstrator says he's pro-billionaires — if they support far-left agenda A May Day protester in Minneapolis affiliated with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization says the group supports replacing the current system with socialism, describing it as one NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Communist and socialist groups called for a "revolution" at a May Day rally in Minneapolis Friday,…
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