The Liz Wheeler Show Roy Singham's Militant Plot Against U.S. Explained By Communism Expert
Mar 28, 2026
Stu Smith, investigative analyst at City Journal who traces funding networks, unpacks a sprawling Communist influence operation tied to Roy Singham. He maps brigades to Cuba, youth and influencer involvement, and networks linking activist groups. The conversation highlights propaganda, organizing tactics, campus radicalism, and legal options to counter foreign-influenced funding.
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Funding Trail From Roy Singham To Activist Brigades
- Stu Smith traced funding from Roy Singham through a complex network to activist brigades that included Ilhan Omar's daughter.
- The investigation links Singham-funded groups like the People's Forum to organized pilgrimages and influence operations.
People's Forum Brigades Use Affinity-Based Propaganda Tours
- Stu Smith describes the People's Forum brigades to Cuba as structured affinity groups like youth and LGBTQ brigades.
- He notes propaganda-style programming and involvement of prominent left figures and academics on those trips.
Ilhan Omar's Daughter Attended Youth Brigade Trainings
- Stu Smith recounts Ilhan Omar's daughter joining the youth brigade sponsored by the People's Forum.
- Isra Hersey attended trainings at the MLK Centro and appeared alongside Palestinian youth leaders who went viral.